Douglas v. O'Grady

In this article 78 GPLR proceeding petitioner seeks review, and to vacate and annul respondents’ determination (Feb. 2, 1966) which terminated his employment as probationary patrolman at the end of the probationary period, allegedly for “ unsatisfactory performance record ” and to direct his reinstatement with pay.

Examination of all the submitted papers shows that petitioner, having met all the prerequisites for the position of patrolman in the New York City Transit Police Department, was on May 3, 1965 appointed by the Authority to the position of probationary patrolman, subject to the…