Dawson v. City of Amarillo

DENTON, Chief Justice.

This suit was instituted by Noah Dawson, a former employee of the City of Amarillo, seeking reinstatement to his former position and for back wages since his release. Upon a trial before the court, judgment was entered denying Dawson the relief prayed for. No findings of fact or conclusions of law were requested or filed.

*828On April 4, 1955 Dawson was employed by the City and was assigned to work in the park department as a laborer. His designation was later changed to “gardener-helper,” however, the personnel director testified this did not constitute a promotion but…