Armstrong v. Bd. of Civil Service Com., City Newport

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Willis

Reversing.

John Armstrong was a member of tbe police department of the city of Newport. Charges were preferred against him by tbe chief of police, and be was given a trial before tbe board of civil service commissioners resulting in his dismissal from tbe service. He prosecuted an appeal to tbe circuit court, where tbe action of the board was sustained. Tbe present appeal is from tbe judgment of tbe circuit court.

Newport is a city of tbe second class, and its police force is governed by section 3137 et seq., Ky. Stats., and ordinances pursuant thereto.…