Allgood v. City of Oskaloosa

Oliver, J. —

In January, 1941, plaintiff instituted action in mandamus against defendants, City of Oskaloosa, its chief of police, mayor, members of the city council and other city officials. Therein plaintiff alleged his appointment to the city police department, as a patrolman, under civil service rules, on April 5, 1937, and his subsequent appointment on said date as chief of police of Oskaloosa; that on April 2, 1939, a new chief of police was appointed; that on April 3, 1939, plaintiff reported for duty as a patrolman to the new chief of police and mayor and was, by them, orally advised…