Citation Codes Equivalent Citations citation codes See more information ... Smart Summary Please sign up to generate summary. In the Matter of the Application of JOHN P. WARD and Others, Petitioners, Appellants, for an Order under Article 78 of the Civil Practice Act, against PAUL J. KERN, as President of the Municipal Civil Service Commission of the City of New York, and Others, as Commissioners of the Municipal Civil Service Commission of the City of New York, and WILLIAM HODSON, as Commissioner of the Department of Welfare of the City of New York, Respondents. Order unanimously affirmed, with twenty dollars costs and disbursements. No opinion.