Hallman v. City of Northport

Appellant Hallman appeals from judgment of the Circuit Court sustaining his dismissal as a policeman by the Personnel Board of the City of Northport. We reverse.

Because of the discharge of his pistol and near shooting of a fellow officer during "horse play" while on duty, Hallman was dismissed by the Council of the City of Northport. His dismissal was sustained at a hearing before the Personnel Board of the City. As provided by Act No. 1225, 1969 Regular Session of the Legislature, Hallman appealed to the Circuit Court.

The pertinent part of Section 19 of Act No. 1225 is as follows:

"The…