McNichols v. People ex rel. Cook

Plaintiff in error is hereinafter referred to as the auditor, defendant in error as Cook, and the City and County of Denver as the city.

Salaries of members of the police department are fixed in the city charter. By ordinance they were reduced ten per cent. The auditor tendered Cook, a police sergeant, a warrant for the first half of his January, 1934, salary, less the reduction. Cook refused the warrant and brought mandamus to compel payment at the charter rate. The alternative writ was issued and on final hearing was made peremptory. To review that judgment the auditor brings error.

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