Walsh v. Watson

Petitioner, in this article 78 proceeding, applies for an order directing the respondent, municipal civil service commission for the city of New York, to restore his name to the civil service eligible list for the position of patrolman, police department, as one qualified for appointment.

Petitioner passed the civil service examination for patrolman and was placed on the eligible list. On May 3, 1950, he received a notice from the commission, requiring him to show cause why his name should not be stricken from the list. A hearing was had before the commission on May 31, 1950, at which it was…