Carter v. City of Pawtucket

This case is before us on cross-appeals filed by the plaintiff and the defendant-city of Pawtucket.

The pertinent facts are as follows. On October 27, 1969, plaintiff’s eligibility for appointment to the position of firefighter in the city of Pawtucket was confirmed by Mr. George F. Morris, the then personnel director for the city. Mr. Carter’s name and the names of 11 other candidates were placed on an eligibility list dated January 29, 1970. During the 7 months which followed the creation of this list, nine of the 12 eligibles on this list were appointed to positions as firefighters. Mr.…