Bond v. State

Hill, J. —

Robert H. Bond was discharged from his position as safety inspector for the Department of Labor and Industries on February 28,1957.

Almost 3 years later, he commenced a mandamus action to compel his restoration to the position he had occupied, contending that he was entitled to a veteran’s preference in public employment (RCW 73.16.010) and had been discharged without cause and replaced by a nonveteran.

The action was dismissed in the superior court on the ground that the 2-year statute of limitations applied.

On appeal (State ex rel. Bond v. State, 59 Wn.2d 493, 368 P.2d 676 (1962)),…