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BURNAP v. UNITED STATES

No. 228.

252 U.S. 512 (1920)

BURNAP v. UNITED STATES.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided April 19, 1920.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. George A. King, with whom Mr. William B. King and Mr. William E. Harvey were on the brief, for appellant.

Mr. Assistant Attorney General Davis, with whom Mr. Harvey D. Jacob was on the brief, for the United States.

MR. JUSTICE BRANDEIS delivered the opinion of the court.

On July 1, 1910, Burnap entered upon duty in the Office of Public Buildings and Grounds as landscape architect at the salary of $2400 a year, having been appointed to that position by the Secretary of War. On September 14, 1915, he was suspended, upon charges, from duty and pay; and on August 3, 1916, he was discharged "in order to promote the efficiency of the service." His successor was not appointed until...

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