Deuter v. South Dakota Highway Patrol

HENDERSON, Justice.

ACTION

Appellant Terry Deuter, a trooper for the South Dakota Highway Patrol (Highway Patrol), received a notice of discharge from appellee, the Highway Patrol. An appeal was made to the Law Enforcement Civil Service Commission (Commission), and the Commission decided to reinstate appellant as a trooper. The Highway Patrol appealed to the circuit court, and the circuit court reversed the Commission’s decision. Appellant appeals from the circuit court’s order. We reverse and remand.

FACTS

After a meeting on January 9, 1980, appellant was notified on January 15, 1980, that he…