Talley v. Sanders

Paul Ward, Associate Justice.

Appellant, Walker Talley, was discharged as a member of the Hot Springs Police force by Milford Sanders who was the Chief of Police. The alleged reason for his discharge was that Talley had been guilty of ‘‘ conduct unbecoming a police officer”. Talley appealed to the Hot Springs Civil Service Commission, a hearing was held on October 20, 1960, and that same day the Commission ruled to uphold the action of the Police Chief.

On November 18, 1960 Talley filed a “Petition for Review” in the Garland Circuit Court. On December 12, 1960 the Hot Springs City Attorney…