Legal Opinion
Leggett v. Northwestern State College
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Decided March 26, 1962No. 45874PublishedCited by 108 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
HAWTHORNE, Justice.
Joseph W. Leggett, employed as a night watchman at Northwestern State College of Louisiana, in which position he was in the state classified service with civil service status, was dismissed from this position by the appointing authority effective March 29, 1958, for cause expressed in writing thus:
“Mr. Joseph W. Leggett
“313 North Street
“Natchitoches, Louisiana
“Dear Mr. Leggett:
“ * * * this is notice of your dismissal from the position of Watchman effective on March 29, 1958.
“During the period of your suspension we made careful investigation and evaluation of your…
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