Kirmse v. City of Gary

Appellant brought this action against appellee in the Lake Superior Court for breach of contract for the alleged unlawful discharge of appellant from the police department of the City of Gary (appellee). The venue was changed to the Porter Superior Court and then to the Jasper Circuit Court.

The complaint alleged, in substance, appellant was appointed to the police department of appellee under a written contract and performed his duties in such employment for a little more than four years; that without cause and without trial or hearing or notice of any hearing and in violation of the statute,…