Civil Service Commission v. People Ex Rel. Beates

Mary L. Beates, an employe in the office of the secretary of state, brought this mandamus action to compél the respondents, the Civil Service Commission of the state of Colorado and Charles M. Armstrong, secretary of state, to certify for appointment and appoint her to the position of “Chief Information Clerk, Motor Vehicle Department.” A review of a peremptory writ compelling such certification and appointment is here sought.

Mary L. Beates, relator, took an examination for “Chief Clerk All Departments and Institutions” on October 4, 1927, and on January 23, 1928, the eligible list for…