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The People ex rel. John M. Matthew, Appellant, v. Stephen B. French et al., Commissioners, etc., Respondents
112 N.Y. 657·New York Court of Appeals·1889·NY
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Opinion
The People ex rel. John M. Matthew, Appellant, v. Stephen B. French et al., Commissioners, etc., Respondents.
(Argued December 11, 1888;
decided January 15, 1889 )
Appeal from order of the General Term of the Supreme Court in the first judicial department, made April 3, 1888, which affirmed on oertíora/ri the proceedings of defendants, as the board of police of the police department of the city of ¡New York, dismissing the relator from" the police force.
Edmamd MaekimZey for appellant.
• Damd J. Dean for respondents.
[MAJORITY]
Agree to affirm ; no opinion.
All concur.
Order affirmed.