Wesch v. Common Council
Michigan Supreme Court
Gertiorari to Wayne; Donovan, J. George W. Wesch applied to 'the circuit court for mandamus against the common council of the city of Detroit and others, to compel the 'allowance and payment to him of >a salary at the rate of $1,200 per year, or some other reasonable salary, for his services as meat inspector. The writ was denied, and relator brings certiorari.
1Opinion of the CourtMcGrath, C. J.
Delator was on June 19, 1894, appointed to the office of meat inspector of the city of Detroit, for the term ending June 30, 1895. The charter-empowers the council tp appoint a meat inspector, and the office is created by ordinance, which prescribes the duties,, provides for the appointment by the common council, fixes the term of office at one year, ending on the 30th day of June in each year, and provides that “said inspectors *150shall each receive such annual salary as the common council may determine.” The charter provides that appointments to office by the common council shall be made in…
2Cases cited1 opinion
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