State ex rel. Dodson v. McNeal

CLEMENS, Presiding Judge.

Relator Derwin Dodson, a St. Louis police officer, sought mandamus against Respondent Board of Police Commissioners to compel the Board to hold a hearing to determine whether Dodson’s injuries in an auto accident were incurred “in the line of duty.” The circuit court held Dodson’s injuries were suffered in the line of duty and ordered the Board to hold a hearing to determine compensation for the disability. The Board appeals the issuance of the writ of mandamus.

The Board’s first contention disposes of this appeal. It challenges the circuit court’s jurisdiction to…