Keeling v. United States

Prior to his separation in February 1962, plaintiff was employed as an economist by the Department of Agriculture. The present suit is based upon plaintiff’s contention that his removal was rendered invalid by certain actions of the Civil Service Commission. Both plaintiff and defendant have moved for summary judgment.

The grounds for separating plaintiff were insubordination and conduct “prejudicial to the best interests of the service.” Under section 14 of the Veterans’ Preference Act of 1944,1 plaintiff was entitled to appeal to the Civil Service Commission, and he did so on February…