Stoor v. City of Seattle

— Appellants commenced this action to annul an oral civil service examination from which a list was certified of those eligible for promotion from lieutenant to captain in the Seattle fire department.. The duties of a captain in the fire department are delineated in exhibit No. 1, p. 3, “Official Bulletin For Fire Promotional Examinations,” as follows:

“Duties: Under general direction of a Battalion Chief, to' direct the activities of a fire company; and to perform related work as required.

“Desired Qualifications: Two years’ experience as a Lieutenant; high school graduation; good knowledge of…