Baxter v. Philadelphia

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Arnold,

This action of mandamus was brought against the city and its officials by plaintiffs, who are members of the city’s police department. They seek restoration of a 40 hour week, as against the 48 hour week they now work, as well as back wages. The court below denied their motion for judgment on the pleadings, hence this appeal.

Plaintiffs’ action rests on two ordinances effective October 29, 1951, and January 2, 1952, which established a 40 hour work week for city employes. Prior to the first of these ordinances, on April 17, 1951, the electors had approved the Home…