Luria v. Marsh

This is a proceeding under article 78 of the Civil Practice Act by seven petitioners to compel the municipal civil service commission to restore their names to the policewoman eligible list. The petitioners passed the examination for the position of policewoman and were placed upon the eligible list promulgated by the respondents on February 15, 1939.

The notice of examination for this position provided that “ This list will also be certified as appropriate for other positions requiring women of a high degree of physical ability and mental alertness. Persons receiving permanent positions as a…