Justewicz v. Hamtramck Civil Service Commission

In February, 1972, plaintiff applied for the positions of probationary fireman and probationary patrolman with the City of Hamtramck. He did so by filing an application with the Hamtramck Civil Service Commission. At that time, the Civil Service Commission was required to hold a competitive examination, and did so by devising a test consisting of four different parts: (1) a written I.Q. and aptitude test; (2) a physical agility test; (3) an oral examination; and (4) a medical examination. In June and July of 1972, plaintiff passed the written test and the physical agility test.

Plaintiff…