Legg v. Brandt

The twenty-seven appellants seek a review of an order dismissing their petition in this proceeding brought under article 78 of the Civil Practice Act. Twenty-six of them formerly held positions as assistant architects and one as an architectural draftsman, in the Public Works Department of the State of New York. Between 1928 and 1931 they were suspended for lack of funds, and placed upon the preferred list. (Civil Service Law, § 31.) At various times during 1938 they were reinstated in the service of the State, and in each instance the salary paid was less than that received at the time of…