Powell v. City of New York
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Appeal from special term, New York* county. Action by Charles U. Powell against the city of New York. From a judgment for plaintiff, defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtGoodrich, P. J.
The plaintiff, on January 31, 1899, passed a civil service examination for, and was duly appointed to, the position of topographical draftsman in the department of public improvements of the city of New York, at a salary of $900 per annum: Since that time he has performed his duties as such draftsman "and received and receipted in full for his salary at the rate stated. He duly presented a claim to the comptroller of the city of New York for the difference between his salary at the rate of $900 and what it would be at the rate of $1,320, and, the claim being refused, commenced this action.…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- People ex rel. Lodholz v. KnoxAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1901
- People Ex Rel. Lodholz v. . KnoxNew York Court of Appeals · 1901
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- Carman v. City of New YorkCity of New York Municipal Court · 1912