Bratcher v. Winters

The Petitioner, P. M. Bratcher, instituted this proceeding in the Superior Court by petition for writ of certiorari to review: (1) the order of the Chief of Police of New Bern dated October 11, 1966 demoting him from Captain of Detectives to patrolman in the uniform division of the Police Department; and (2) to review and reverse the December 2, 1966 order of the Civil Service Board of the City dismissing him from the Police Department on the basis of written charges filed by the Chief of Police.

The Civil Service Board of New Bern filed answer to the application for the writ, setting up as…