Masemer v. Borough of McSherrystown

Sheely, P. J.,

This is an appeal by Mannard Masemer, Chief of Police of the Borough of McSherrytown, from the action of the borough council suspending him from his duties as chief of police, without pay, and demoting him from chief of police to patrolman at a reduced salary.

From the record it is apparent that all parties concerned were at times confused as to the statutory authority under which they were proceeding and as to the proper procedure. Therefore, before considering the various questions raised by the appeal, it will be well to consider the pertinent statutory provisions.

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