Schneider v. City of New York

Action to recover difference in salary between the amount fixed by the board of estimate and paid to plaintiffs as “ probationary ” patrolmen and the salary as fixed by the Administrative Code. The facts are not disputed. Plaintiffs were appointed to the position of “ probationary ” patrolmen on June 5, 1940, and after the probationary period of six months to the position of “ permanent ” patrolmen. Under section 67 of the New York City Charter, the power is given to the board of estimate to fix the salary or compensation of any person whose compensation is paid from the city treasury unless…