Vetterli, Chief of Police v. Civ. Serv. Com. of S.L.C.

McDONOUGH, Justice.

James S. Ramsey was a first grade patrolman of the Salt Lake City police force on May 31, 1941, employed in the classified civil service. He had a satisfactory record for 16 years. For several months he had domestic troubles which resulted in loss of sleep, nervousness and worry. He was assigned to night shift at the time here involved, and he was familiar with the rules of discipline and the regulations of the department.

When he discovered that his wife had left home on May 30 contrary to his wishes, he decided to leave town. He did not request any leave of absence nor…