Reynolds v. Brigham

The City Commission of the City of Miami directed the appellant to make an investigation of charges preferred against certain' members of the police department. The public was excluded from the investigation. Counsel for the accused filed a petition in the circuit court for a rule to show cause why they should not be permitted to attend the investigation and represent them (the accused). On final hearing, the trial court entered an order requiring appellant to admit counsel, the public, and the press to the investigation. This appeal is from that decree.

The question to be answered is whether…