People ex rel. Metz v. Lantry

The relator was a gatekeeper in the department of charities and correction from the 18th day of April, 1892, until the 14th day of August, 1895, when he was dismissed without any fault or delinquency on his part.

On the 2d day of May, 1898, the respondent made a requisition on the municipal civil service commission for an eligible list for the position of keeper in his department, and on the same date received an answer advising him that at that time none existed, and that pending the preparation of a suitable eligible list, temporary appointments to the position of keeper might be made.

Thereup…