State Ex Rel. Lutz v. Sewerage & Water Board

ROGERS, Justice.

Frank Lutz, the relator, after successfully complying with the appropriate civil service laws, was employed by the respondent sewerage and water board of New Orleans in various capacities from January 1, 1904, until April 1, 1931. He was first employed as a rodman, then as an inspector, and later as a foreman, which position he was occupying when he was formally discharged on March 25, 1931, effective March 31, 1931.

Alleging that his discharge was without just cause and was violative of the civil service laws, Lutz instituted this proceeding for mandajnus to compel the…