Childress v. Peterson

PULLEN, J., pro tem.

In this proceeding in mandamus the trial court entered a judgment which reinstates plaintiffs in the positions of policewomen of the city of San Diego, and directs payment of their salaries at the rate of $157 per month from date of commencement of the action. Defendants, the city, its officers and agents, have appealed.

Prior to 1939, plaintiffs reached the status of classified employees of the city under its civil service rules and regulations (Charter of San Diego, art. VIII, Stats. 1931, p. 2906). On June 22, 1939, the acting chief of police addressed a letter to each…