Riggi v. Blessing

This proceeding, under article 78 of the Civil Practice Act, has been instituted by petitioner for an order directing respondents to discharge John De Blasio, who is presently occupying the position in question, for restoration of that position to petitioner, together with back pay from March 5,1958.

The petitioner is an honorably discharged soldier and veteran of World War II.

On December 12, 1955, the petitioner was appointed to the position of Principal Account Clerk, pursuant to subdivision 1 of rule XI of the Civil Service Rules for the County of Schenectady. Said rule provides in part as…