McLaughlin v. Commissioner of Public Works

The petitioner seeks reinstatement to his former position as "Right of Way Negotiator” in the department of public works.

On December 2, 1936, the petitioner was appointed by the respondent with the authority of the commissioner of civil service as "provisional-permanent Right of Way Negotiator,” services to begin as of November 30, 1936. He performed the duties of this position until January 7, 1937. In the meantime, in pursuance of a request of the respondent to the commissioner of civil service, the petitioner was given "a regular non-competitive examination” for the position of right of…