Stockburger v. Cruse

Prior to February 13, 1933, Troy Stock-burger was a member of the police force of the city of Fayetteville, holding the position of assistant chief of police. There was also a chief of police and three or four patrolmen. On the date mentioned the city council of Fayetteville, by proper resolution, provided for four policemen, a chief of police, a motorcycle man, and two night men, one at a salary of $60 and the other at $40 a month. The effect of this resolution was to eliminate the position of assistant chief of police. The mayor of the city suffered Stockburger to remain on the police force…