City of Little Rock v. Bates

Marian F. Penix, Judge.

Appellee Bill Bates was discharged from the Little Rock Police Department on April 5, 1977 after fifteen years as a law enforcement officer. He appealed to the Little Rock Civil Service Commission where his termination was affirmed. The Commission’s determination was appealed to Pulaski County Circuit Court. The case was tried de novo and was reversed. The Court ordered Bates reinstated to his former position of sergeant without back pay. The Court also ordered Bates be paid for 44 1/3 days of sick leave which had accrued at the time of dismissal. The City of Little…