State Ex Rel. Giles v. Scott

Taylor, C.

The relator is an honorably discharged soldier and within the provisions of L. 1919, p. 194, c. 192 (G. S. 1923, §§ 4368, 4369), known as the soldiers preference act. He is employed in the classified service of the fire department of the city of St. Paul, which service is subject to the civil service provisions of the city charter. He passed the examination for promotion to the position of engineer and his name was placed on the list of those eligible for appointment to that position. Under the civil service rules the names of those eligible for such positions are placed on the list…