City of Jackson v. Martin

BANKS, Justice,

for the court:

We are called upon to determine whether the circuit court had jurisdiction to issue a writ of mandamus compelling the city to comply with an order of its civil service commission. We answer in the affirmative and affirm.

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The parties do not dispute the essential facts in this matter. As of May 14, 1990, Anita Martin held the position of Director of the Aging Services Division (now called the “Senior Services Division”) of the Jackson Department of Human and Cultural Services. She had held this position for three and one-half years. She had also served as Acting…