People Ex Rel. Bd. of Education v. . Finley

Prior to February, 1902, licenses known as No. 1 and No. 2 were issued to teachers by the proper authorities in Greater New York which it is conceded would entitle the holders to be placed on the eligible list from which are to be selected those giving instruction to the graduating classes in the public schools in various boroughs of New York, except for additional by-laws which have been adopted by relator since the date above mentioned.

The relator, acting under the advice of the corporation counsel, has taken the view that the holders of these licenses are entitled to be placed on such…