Cantwell v. City of Southfield

After Remand

Before: Danhof, C.J., and R. M. Maher and Beasley, JJ. Per Curiam.

Defendants appeal by right the judgment of the trial court which held that the police sergeant’s examination held May 15, 1978, was invalid and which ordered defendants to prepare and offer a new police sergeant’s examination.

On April 4, 1978, defendant civil service commission approved and scheduled an examination to determine eligibility for promotion to the rank of police sergeant. After one postponement, the examination was held on May 15, 1978. Very few of the candidates taking the exam achieved a passing…