Town of West New York v. Bock

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Leonard, J. S. C.

(temporarily assigned). This is an appeal and cross-appeal from a determination and decision of the Department of Civil Service.

Bespondent and cross-appellant Harry Bock (Bock) was appointed to the fire department of appellant and cross-respondent Town of West New York (town) on February 1, 1943 and has been continuously employed therein until his removal therefrom as hereinafter stated.

On October 6, 1959 Bock was served with written notice advising him he was suspended from his position because he was late for duty on three specific…