Nalore v. Baker

The petitioner is an honorably-discharged World war veteran who, from May 9, 1932, until January 5, 1934, was employed by the city of Rochester in various positions, the last of which was inspector in charge of subway maintenance. His work was classified in civil service as that of a skilled laborer. On January 5, 1934, the respondent commissioner of public works gave notice that petitioner’s position had been abolished and that Ms services would not be required longer. Thereupon petitioner demanded that respondents arrange for his retention in service in accord with the preferential rights…