Douglas v. City of Des Moines

This controversy involves the Soldiers’ Preference Law, as contained in Chapter 60 of the 1924 Code. Section 1159 thereof reads as’follows:

“In every public department and upon all public works in the state, and of the counties, cities, towns, and school boards thereof, including those of cities acting under special charters, honorably discharged soldiers, sailors, marines, and nurses from the army and navy of the United States in the late Civil War, Spanish-American War, Philippine insurrection, China relief expedition, or war with Germany, who are citizens and residents of this state, shall,…