Jones v. Doonan

This is certiorari to review mandamus proceedings. Both parties appeal but defendants are content with the judgment of circuit court.

Plaintiff, a policeman of the city of Dearborn since 1925, was suspended by the chief of police on August 26, 1929, because he had been arrested on a charge of rape. The next day he was notified by a police lieutenant that the commission of safety would meet in the evening as a trial board, charges would be preferred against plaintiff in relation to the rape complaint and he would have an opportunity to defend himself. Plaintiff stated he would not appear before…