Harmon v. City of Southfield

Plaintiff, Maurice J. Harmon, became a probationary member of the Southfield Police Department in October, 1974. At the end of his one-year period of probation he was denied permanent appointment. A hearing was held before the Southfield Police and Fire Civil Service Commission, resulting in a decision affirming plaintiff’s discharge. On appeal, the circuit court affirmed.

The only issue meriting discussion is plaintiffs contention that the commission applied an improper legal standard in determining that plaintiffs dismissal was for cause.

Section 11(a) of the Firemen and Policemen Civil…