Legal Opinion
Hostetter v. Alderson
California Supreme Court
Decided March 3, 1952No. L. A. 21634PublishedCited by 33 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtEdmonds, J.
Homer J. Hostetter was removed from his position as a fireman of the city of Los Angeles following a hearing before the board of rights. He then filed in the superior court a complaint for declaratory relief. After trial, judgment was entered against him upon the ground that he was legally discharged. His appeal is from that judgment.
Hostetter’s complaint names as defendants the city of Los Angeles and John H.. Alderson, chief engineer and general manager of its fire department. The relief demanded is restoration to his position with full pay from the date of his.removal. An action for…
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