Sinnott v. Finnerty

OPINION OF THE COURT

Memorandum.

The judgment of the Appellate Division should be reversed, with costs, the petition reinstated, and the matter remitted to the Appellate Division for consideration of the proceeding on the merits.

In connection with departmental charges filed against him, appellant was suspended for 30 days without pay, pursuant to section 75 (3) of the Civil Service Law. After a hearing, appellant was found guilty by respondents, whose letter of determination provided for a reprimand and censure, and refused to remit the prehearing suspension. The Appellate Division dismissed…