City of Miami v. Perkins

These cases were consolidated for trial and for appeal, and this opinion shall be determinative of both cases.

The appellees are policemen of the City of Miami who were placed on the promotional eligibility register which was to expire on May 26, 1959. By order of the civil service board, this expiration date was extended one year to May 26, 1960. On December 9, 1959, the city manager issued an order freezing all promotions as an economy measure. This order was lifted on September 9, 1960. On May 25, 1960, appellees brought suits seeking declaratory decree and such other relief as the court…