State ex rel. O'Neill v. Register

On the 2nd of December, 1878, the relator was appointed by the Eire Commissioners, foreman of an engine *285company in the Eire Department of Baltimore City. This position he held under successive re-appointments, in accordance with the practice of the Eire Commissioners, until October 21st, 1881, when he received notice of dismissal “from the service of the department for disrespect to your superior officer.” Upon the 21st of April, 1882, the relator filed his petition in the Court of Common Pleas of Baltimore City, for a mandamus upon the Eire Commissioners of Baltimore to restore him to his…