Polk v. Torrence

Polk was discharged from his employment as a janitor for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville, Davidson County. He was reinstated to this position, that is, as a janitor, by reason of the fact that the Metropolitan Government did not comply with certain rules and requirements of the Charter which covered such matters.

Polk was a night janitor and worked from 4 p.m. until 11 p.m. Monday through Friday each week. During the time of this employment he likewise in off hours worked for a Nashville concern at which he earned $87.47 a month. Of course, this job did not interfere with his City…