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Kuhn v. City of East Detroit

Michigan Court of Appeals

Decided November 2, 1973No. Docket 15928PublishedCited by 18 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtBronson, P. J.

Plaintiff, a fireman for the City of East Detroit, challenged the constitutionality of East Detroit Charter, Chapter 19, § 5, in a declaratory judgment proceeding. Chapter 19, § 5, provides:

"Section 5. Qualiñcations. All officers and employees shall be elected or appointed with reference to their qualifications and fitness, and for the good of the public service, and without any reference to their political faith or party affiliations. Except in case of skilled laborers, not obtainable within the City, only bona ñde residents of the City shall be employed, provided they can be obtained at the…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. Shapiro v. ThompsonSupreme Court of the United States · 1969
  2. Detroit Police Officers Ass'n v. City of DetroitMichigan Supreme Court · 1972
  3. Krzewinski v. KuglerDistrict Court, D. New Jersey · 1972
  4. Welfare Employees Union v. Civil Service CommissionMichigan Court of Appeals · 1970
  5. Mayor of City of Dearborn v. Dearborn Retirement Board of TrusteesMichigan Supreme Court · 1946

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3Cited by18 opinions

  1. Shavers v. Attorney GeneralMichigan Supreme Court · 1978
  2. Shavers v. Attorney GeneralMichigan Court of Appeals · 1975
  3. Citizens for Common Sense in Government v. Attorney GeneralMichigan Court of Appeals · 2000
  4. Stockler v. Department of TreasuryMichigan Court of Appeals · 1977
  5. Western Fire Insurance v. J. R. Snyder, Inc.Michigan Court of Appeals · 1977

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