State ex rel. Dwyer v. Mayor of Butte

MR. CHIEF JUSTICE' CALLAWAY

delivered the opinion of the court.

In mandamus. Relator brought this proceeding to compel the mayor of the city of Butte to reinstate him in the position of lieutenant of police, which he had held for a number of years prior to August 16, 1921. On that day the mayor reduced him to the grade of patrolman. As a result relator was compelled to leave his office in the city hall, put on a uniform, and mingle with the street life of the city. Besides, he suffered diminution of salary. So he sought relief at law. The court entered judgment against him, whereupon he moved…