Dauber's Case

Opinion by

by Hirt, J.,

These appellees were members of the police force of the Borough of Bellevue, continuously, for more than ten years. Both were discharged from service by the borough council under identical circumstances. The Act of 1941, P. L. 84, 53 PS 351.1 et seq., establishing a civil service system in boroughs became effective July 1, 1941. The question is whether their services as police officers terminated under an order of dismissal before that date. If their employment extended beyond that date, the requirements of the General Borough Act of May 4, 1927, P. L. 519, 53 PS 12221,…