Brinkley v. Singleton

The plaintiff-appellant, Bob Brinkley, appeals the judgment of the trial court dismissing his complaint. This court reverses that judgment.

Brinkley is a part-time police officer for the city of Fairlawn. He passed the city’s civil service promotional exam for a position as a full-time police officer. Brinkley’s name was placed on a police officer’s eligibility list. He was subsequently selected by the chairman of the civil service commission to be appointed to a full-time position. However, Brinkley was never appointed to this position.

Brinkley filed a' declaratory judgment action against the…