State Ex Rel. Meehan v. Empie

Mandamus to compel the common council of Virginia to appoint the relator to the position of marketmaster. There was judgment for the relator, and the defendants appeal.

1. So far as important here the statute provides that in every public department and upon all public works in the state honorably discharged soldiers, who are citizens and residents of the state, shall be entitled to preference in employment; and that the appointing body shall “make an investigation as to the qualifications of said soldier, * * * and if he is a man of good moral character, and can perform the duties of said…