Moreland v. City of Philadelphia

Opinion by

Trexler, P. J.,

William Moreland, the plaintiff, was first appointed patrolman of the City of Philadelphia on August 31, 1908. He was dismissed on October 17, 1917, and was reappointed on October 13, 1920. The director of public safety sent in a report to the civil service commission on December 18, 1928, charging Moreland with conduct unbecoming an officer and disobedience of orders, for which he had been suspended December 15, 1928.

The case was listed for trial before the commission on December 28, 1928. The commission found that Moreland was guilty of the charges, but ordered him…