Heard v. Commissioners of Charities
New York Supreme Court
Application by William N. Heard against the commissioners of charities of the city of New York for a writ of mandamus. Heard on motion to show cause why a writ should not issue.
1Opinion of the CourtLawrence, J.
This is an order to show cause why a peremptory writ of mandamus should not issue directing the commissioners of charities in the city of New York to forthwith restore and reinstate the said William N. Heard to the stewardship of the almshouse in the city of New York, on Blackwell’s Island, etc. The plaintiff claims that he was appointed as such steward in July, 1895, after passing a competitive civil service examination, as required by section 9 of article 5 of the constitution. He alleges that he was summarily removed without any cause December 30, to take effect December 31, 1895. He…
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