Hackett v. State, 95-1517 (1998)

DECISION

This matter is before the Court on James F. Hackett's (plaintiff) verified complaint seeking a writ of mandamus and a declaratory judgment. The plaintiff requests this Court to order the Joint Committee on Legislative Services, its chairmen John B. Harwood and Paul S. Kelly and its director Richard M. Carroll (defendants), to reinstate the plaintiff to his former position as Director of Legislative Data Systems. The plaintiff also requests this Court to declare that he is entitled to "full status" benefits. Jurisdiction is pursuant to § 8-2-16 and §9-30-1 et seq.

Facts/Travel

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