Steer v. City of Missoula

This appeal is from a judgment of the district court, Missoula County, affirming the decision of the Missoula Police Commission whereby plaintiff was dismissed from his employment as a police officer.

On September 27, 1971, the City of Missoula hired appellant, M. J. Steer, as a probationary patrolman. Upon successful completion of the probationary period, appellant was confirmed as a patrolman on March 28, 1972. On April 16, 1973, the then Chief of Police Gilbert Hansen, believing appellant guilty of misconduct, gave him the choice of being fired outright or submitting his resignation.…