People ex rel. Bergquist v. Gregory

This is a contempt proceeding by Chicago policewomen arising out of a successful mandamus suit for reinstatement and for payment of back salary. The rule to show cause as to all of the respondents except Dillard, successor City Comptroller, was dismissed. Dillard was adjudged guilty of contempt, sentenced to jail and released on his recognizance pending this appeal from the contempt order.

The petitioners are two of seven policewomen who were removed from their positions in the Civil Service of the City of Chicago. The seven filed mandamus suits for reinstatement and back salary. They obtained…