In Re Appeal of Elliott

REYNOLDSON, Chief Justice.

Appellant Daniel H. Elliott, Jr., sought to appeal a decision of appellee Cedar Rapids Civil Service Commission that sustained his discharge as a police officer. The commission filed a special appearance, asserting district court had no jurisdiction because the service of notice of appeal was fatally defective. District court sustained the special appearance and overruled a later “Motion to Amend” its ruling. We affirm.

Central to this controversy is the following appeal provision contained in section 400.27, The Code:

The appeal to the district court shall be…