Ingersoll v. Williams

The plaintiff, police chief of Bristol, seeks equitable relief to overturn his dismissal without a hearing by the defendants, the selectmen of Bristol. The town of Bristol appoints, rather than elects, its chiefs. Plaintiff’s employment was terminated on September 26, 1977, “for cause, namely, poor, inefficient and unprofessional management . . . and conduct detrimental to the good order, reputation and morale of the Department.” The plaintiff claims that RSA 41:48 prevents his discharge without a full hearing as governed by RSA ch. 43. Admittedly, those procedures were not followed.…