Baker v. STEELE

This is an appeal from an order which denied relief under a writ of review. The controversy grows out of proceedings before the Civil Service Board of the City of Portland.

In 1951 five city firemen were placed on a promotion list as the result of a competitive examination. John Hetrick placed first; Clarence Baker placed fourth. The position in which both men were interested became vacant July 1, 1952. Hetrick meanwhile had been ordered to temporary active duty in the federal service during the Korean War. Notwithstanding this absence, Hetrick was duly appointed to the vacant position.…