State ex rel. Troy v. Barnitt

This rule directs respondents to show cause why a peremptory or alternative writ of mandamus should not be issued, commanding the prosecutor of the pleas of Passaic county to appoint the relator to the position of county detective.

The relator, an honorably discharged soldier who has a record of disability incurred in the line of duty in the war between the United States and Germany, and its allies, passed a civil service examination for the mentioned position. He was classified as a disabled veteran by the civil service commission, and given first place on the eligible list. Two others, John…