Kelly v. Mayor of New York
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from circuit court, New York county. Action by John P. Kelly against the mayor, aldermen, and commonalty of the city of New York to recover salary as inspector of masonry. From a judgment entered on the dismissal of the complaint, and from an order denying a motion for a new trial, plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtVan Brunt, P. J.
This action was brought to recover salary alleged to be due to the plaintiff. On the 24th of August, 1888, the plaintiff was appointed by the aqueduct commissioners an inspector of masonry, to supervise and inspect the work of the construction of the new aqueduct, on a salary of $120 per month. Plaintiff entered upon his employment, and continued to discharge the duties of his office, from that date to the 16th of November, 1888, when he received the following notice: “Owing to lack of work, as reported by Division Engineer Gowan, you are hereby *2suspended from November 16th, without pay,…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Gregory v. . Mayor, Etc., of New YorkNew York Court of Appeals · 1889
- Emmitt v. . Mayor, Etc., of New YorkNew York Court of Appeals · 1891
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