Matter of Scahill v. Drzewucki

On July 6, 1922, the Board of Education of Union Free School District No. 6 of the city of Lackawanna appointed the petitioner Scahill school mechanic, and the petitioner McGovern school mechanic’s helper. The petitioners continued to serve in those positions until January 15, 1934, when they were summarily removed by the Board of Education. In mandamus proceedings for reinstatement, alternative orders have been granted by the Special Term and affirmed by the Appellate Division. In each proceeding there has been certified to this court the following question: “ Is the petitioner entitled to…