Finn v. City of New York

Plaintiff served as county clerk of New York county from January 1, 1930, to December 31, 1933, and as sheriff of that county from January 1, 1934, to January 1, 1937. The statutory salary of both offices was $15,000 per annum. However, he was paid less than his full statutory salary and has accordingly brought this action to recover the difference.

! Clearly, the reductions made in the salary of the county clerk and sheriff were invalid in view of the fact that they are constitutional officers whose salaries could not be diminished during their terms of office. (Hanley v. City of New York,…