Harris v. United States

This personnel case comes to the court on cross-motions for summary judgment involving the challenge of Herbert H. Harris to an adverse ruling by the Federal Employee Appeals Authority (FEAA). The issues have been fully briefed and oral argument has been had.

Mr. Harris, a preference eligible veteran, was employed by the Postal Service from 1962 to 1977, when he was removed from the service. He was initially hired as a writer, and he last served as a Philatelic Editor. By 1977 his primary responsibilities included drafting speeches and correspondence. By letter dated March 7, 1977, and signed…