Smith v. County Engineer

LAZAR, J. pro tem. *

This ease arises by appeal from a judgment denying a writ of mandate sought to compel reinstatement after appellant’s dismissal from employment by the County of San Diego.

Facts

On July 12, 1965 (presumably under county civil service certification), by appointment by respondent county engineer, appellant commenced work as a Draftsman II in the San Diego County Engineering Department. The same date appel lant was directed to take and sign the oath required of all public employees by the state Constitution, article XX, section 3. The circumstances require consideration of only…