Wood v. Loveless

On August 27, 1951, plaintiff was holding the position of Inspector of Police in the Ottumwa police department. On that date the city council enacted its Ordinance 1683, reorganizing this department. The ordinance enumerated the various positions and offices within the department, omitting ■the inspector of police. On the next day the council passed 'Ordinance 1684, which specifically abolished the position. This had the effect of demoting plaintiff to the position of patrolman, tbe next lower rank for wbicb be bad seniority. It reduced bis pay by $40 per month and of’course materially…