Commonwealth Ex Rel. Graham v. Schmid

Opinion by

Mr. Chief Justice Kephart,

This appeal raises the constitutionality of preferences given to war veterans under the civil service provisions in the Third Class City Law, enacted June 23, 1931, P. L. 932. 1 The City of Erie examined applicants for the position of assistant building inspector. Fifteen were reported as having successfully passed the examination, and the names of the four highest were certified to the city council. Appellee, not a war veteran but highest on the list, was selected. The two use-appellants, both war veterans, instituted quo warranto proceedings to oust him…