This is an appeal by the police commissioner of the City of New York, from an order which directed him to accept respondent's certification by the municipal civil service commission as a probationary patrolman and to appoint him to that position.
Respondent in 1951 passed the competitive examination for patrolman and, after qualifying physically, was certified to the eligible list. Thereafter his...
Let's get started

Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.