Marullo v. New Orleans Police Department

REGAN, Judge.

Plaintiff, Frank A. Marullo, a member of the New Orleans Police Department possessing civil service status, was suspended and subsequently discharged from his position as lieutenant, by the Superintendent for certain alleged acts of misconduct. He appealed to the Civil Service Commission of the City of New Orleans endeavoring to obtain reinstatement to his former position.

On May 14, 1964, the Commission dismissed the plaintiff’s appeal when he failed to appear in person pursuant to its order. His wife appeared in his behalf and requested a continuance predicated upon medical…