Schulz v. City of Davenport

CARTER, Justice.

Plaintiff, Thomas A. Schulz, a former Davenport police officer, appeals from an order dismissing his action on the ground that the subject matter fell within the exclusive jurisdiction of the civil service commission. His claims concern the legal efficacy of a letter of resignation. It is his contention that he lacked the mental capacity required to execute a legally effective resignation. Upon consideration of the arguments of the parties, we find that the issue presented lies outside the jurisdiction of the civil service commission and that the district court erred in…