People ex rel. Bowers v. Dalton

This is an application requiring the respondent to show cause why a peremptory' writ of mandamus should not issue against him, commanding him to reinstate the relator as foreman, *295Company 6, in the department of water supply; or, if mandamus be not allowed by the court, why an order should not be entered herein, allowing the issuance of a writ of certiorari to review] the determination of the respondent in .'dismissing, the relator from - service.

Briefly stated, the facts alleged in the petition are, that on or about the 27th day of May, 1896, the relator was appointed foreman of repairs,…