State ex rel. Cleveland v. City of Columbus

Appellants claim entitlement to reinstatement with back pay in accordance with the order of the civil service commission. Appellees contend that the civil service commission had no jurisdiction to enter that order and it is therefore void. The court of appeals agreed and held that this mandamus action was the proper forum to collaterally attack that judgment. Appellants contend that the order of the civil service commission was entered with jurisdiction, was final, and any further action to contest that decision is barred by principles of res judicata. Appellants rely on State, ex rel.…