Van Antwerp v. City of Detroit

The trial court ordered that mandamus issue against defendants for the payment of pension benefits to plaintiff from March 30, 1965, to the present with interest therefrom until paid and for benefits accruing in the future. From this decision defendants sought leave to appeal. This Court granted leave and ordered a stay of proceedings below to consider the following issues:(1) Did defendants have the right to terminate pension benefits awarded pursuant to the City of Detroit Policemen and Firemen Retirement System upon plaintiff’s election to the Common Council of defendant city?(2) Is a writ…