Starkweather v. Blair

Knutson, Justice.

Plaintiff, E. B. Starkweather, had been an employee of the state in the game and fish division of the department of conservation for many years. He was appointed deputy director of game and fish in June 1939. On December 28, 1910, his position was classified by the state civil service department as game and fish executive, this position being within the classified service under the state civil service law. In 1916 the position of assistant director of the division of game and fish was created. On December 3, 1916, plaintiff was appointed to the newly created position. On…