Walker v. Dunham

WINDES, Justice.

Appellants, James E. Walker, Jerry I. Hill and Bruce Whitaker, were police officers of the city of Phoenix. On December 15, 1951, Walker and Hill received separation notices stating:

“ * * * That you have violated the following provisions of Rule VIII of the Civil Service Rules of the City of Phoenix:

“Rule VIII (b) That you have been offensive in your conduct toward the public, and a ward of the City of Phoenix.

“Rule VIII (d) That you have violated a lawful and official regulation and failed to obey the lawful and reasonable direction given to you by your superior officer,…