Delaney v. Detroit Board of Fire Commissioners

Prior to July 7, 1927, the plaintiff was a “fire fighter” in the fire department of the city of Detroit. He was discharged by the board for “intoxication and for the good of the service.” On appeal to the civil service commission, his reinstatement was ordered. The defendant refused to reinstate him. Mandamus proceedings were brought in the circuit court. On the hearing, it was ordered that the writ issue. The defendant seeks to review this order by certiorari.

The question before us is as to the authority of the civil service commission in its review of appeals involving the discharge of…