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Murphy v. Rochford

Appellate Court of Illinois

Decided December 8, 1977No. 76-1223PublishedCited by 30 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtJustice Romiti

In this action the plaintiff, James Murphy, a former lieutenant in the Chicago Police Department, sought issuance of a writ of mandamtis to compel payment of his salary for the period of his suspension from the department. Defendants in the suit were the Chicago Police Board and the following city officials: James Rochford, who was then superintendent of police, Clark Burras, city comptroller, and Joseph Bertrand, city treasurer. Defendants moved to strike and dismiss the complaint and also moved for summary judgment. Following a hearing on the motions the trial court granted summary judgment…

2Cases cited27 opinions

  1. Pyle v. FerrellIllinois Supreme Court · 1958
  2. Hoffman v. HoffmanIllinois Supreme Court · 1928
  3. Ostrander v. ScottIllinois Supreme Court · 1896
  4. Vertia Boyd v. Raymond AdamsCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1975
  5. Confederation of Police v. ConliskCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1973

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3Cited by30 opinions

  1. Michael W. Alvarado v. Ronald D. Picur, Special Administrator of the Estate of Robert Curry, 1Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1988
  2. Coomer v. Chicago & North Western Transportation Co.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1980
  3. Fair Automotive Repair, Inc. v. Car-X Service System, Inc.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1984
  4. Food Fair Stores, Inc. v. JoyCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1978
  5. Sharma v. ZollarAppellate Court of Illinois · 1994

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