State Ex Rel. Bigam v. Hainen

The decision in this case depends upon the interpretation to be given to the provisions of Sections 486-10 to 486-15, inclusive, General Code, and upon the validity of the rule adopted by the civil service-commission of the city with reference to the weight and grade to be given for service seniority to applicants taking the promotional examination for captain in the city fire department.

It is to be observed that, at the time of the examination in question, the relator had had a continuity of service in the fire department, first as fireman for more than 17 years and then as lieutenant for…