Burnap v. United States
Supreme Court of the United States
APPEAL FROM THE COURT OF CLAIMS. The case is stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the Court
'Mr. Justice Brandéis
delivered the opinion of the court.
On July 1,1910, Burnap entered upon duty in the Office of Public Buildings and Grounds as landscape architect at the salary of $2400 a year, having been appointed to that position by the Secretary pf War. On September 14,1915, he was suspended, upon charges, from duty and pay; and on August 3,1916, he was discharged "inorder to promoté the efficiency of the service.” His successor was not appointed until July 20, 1917. Burnap contends that his suspension and discharge were illegal and hence inoperative; that he retained his position…
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