Cowan v. State Ex Rel. Scherck

Blume, Justice.

This is an action in mandamus brought by the relator for the purpose of compelling the defendant, mayor of the City of Casper, Wyoming, to reinstate him in the office of chief of police (marshall) of that city, and for general relief. It appears that relator was appointed to that office in January, 1936, to serve to the end of 1937. He was dismissed from office for incompetency and neglect of duties about May 27 or May 29, 1937. This action was commenced on July 24, 1937. After the filing of several pleadings by the defendant, and the action of the court thereon, the defendant…