People Ex Rel. Borzewski v. Rayniak

This is a mandamus action seeking relator’s reinstatement to the position of Village Marshal and payment of his salary from the date of his dismissal. The trial court upon the petition, answer and a stipulation of facts denied the writ and gave judgment for respondent’s costs.

Relator was a “special member” of the Village police department from August 18, 1952, to August 17, 1953; and from August 17,1953, until May 2,1957, he served as Village Marshal. On that day he was succeeded as marshal by another person appointed by the Village Board. Relator on May 6, 1957, made a written demand for…