Beavers v. Armistead
Supreme Court of Georgia
Petition for prohibition. Before Judge Bell. Fulton superior court. March 22, 1923.
1Opinion of the CourtAtkinson, J.
1. The police committee appointed under the charter and ordinances of the City of Atlanta has jurisdiction, by a statutory proceeding as provided in sec. 2071 et seq.- of the 1910 Code of the City of Atlanta, to enquire into.the “efficiency” (as defined in said sections of the City Code) of the chief of police of the city, and to render judgment. They also have jurisdiction under the provisions of sec. 2014 of the City Code, after charges have been preferred and the officer has been afforded an opportunity to be heard, to try the chief of police for neglect or breach of official duty.
2. The…
2Cases cited3 opinions
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