State, Ex Rel. Canada v. Phillips

This is an action in mandamus brought in this court seeking to compel the respondent to revoke and set aside the appointment of Captain Harvey List to the office of Deputy Inspector in the Division of Police of Columbus, Ohio, and to appoint relator to that position. The salient facts are conceded.

Section 151 of the Columbus Charter provides that appointments in the classified service shall be made from one of three persons certified by the civil service commission.

Section 143.34, Devised Code, provides that promotions in positions above the rank of patrolmen or firemen in a police or fire…