Newberry v. Smith
Michigan Supreme Court
Certiorari to Wayne; Donovan, J. Mandamus by Frank A. Newberry to compel Fred W. Smith, commissioner of police of the city of Detroit, to audit and allow a claim for services. From an order denying the writ, relator brings certiorari.
1Opinion of the CourtBrooke, J.
The relator in this case seeks to secure a mandamus against the respondent, commanding him to allow, audit, and certify to the controller of the city of Detroit, and to issue, or to cause to be issued, to the relator, a lawful warrant or voucher for the sum of $875. The relator is now, and has been for many years, connected with the metropolitan police of the city of Detroit. The respondent is the police commissioner of said city. On the 30th day of December, 1905, relator was promoted to the grade of captain. He entered upon the duties of that office and continued to perform the same up to…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Emmitt v. . Mayor, Etc., of New YorkNew York Court of Appeals · 1891
- People Ex Rel. Nugent v. Board of Police CommissionersNew York Court of Appeals · 1889
- Wilkinson v. Common CouncilMichigan Supreme Court · 1897
- Carney v. WhelanMichigan Supreme Court · 1907
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