Application of O'Sullivan

This proceeding was instituted by Emmet O’Sullivan to secure an order determining that he is entitled to preference for appointment as city attorney of Harlowton and directing the mayor and city council to employ him.

The petition alleges that Mr. O’Sullivan is a duly licensed attorney-at-law practicing his profession at Harlowton, and that because of military service in the first world war he is entitled to preference in the appointment of city attorney of Harlowton, which position he unsuccessfully sought by written application to the city, its mayor and city council, alleging facts showing…