Davis v. City of Scranton

Hoban, J.,

This is a mandamus action to restore plaintiff to the grade and pay of captain of police in the classified civil service of the City of Scranton, a city of the second class A. The petition alleged that plaintiff was demoted from the grade of captain of police to the grade of sergeant without any trial or the filing of charges, contrary to law. The alternative writ issued, a motion to quash was made and dismissed, and a return and amended return were filed. Plaintiff demurs to the return as amended.

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