Stagge v. City Service Commission

The City Service Commission of Baltimore determined to hold an open examination to fill a vacancy in the position of Superintendent of Maintenance in the Eire Department. Appellant Stagge, who is Assistant Superintendent of Maintenance, feeling that an open examination would deprive him of the advantages his experience and seniority would give him in a promotional examination and that the City Charter and the rules of the Commission required a promotional examination, filed a petition in equity against the Commission and the Board of Fire Commissioners of Baltimore City to enjoin the holding…