Reynolds v. Commissioner of Commerce & Development

Reynolds, a veteran, seeks a writ of mandamus to compel the commissioner to reinstate him as deputy commissioner. See G. L. c. 23A, § 3 (inserted by St. 1953, c. 409, § 1; see later amendment by St. 1964, c. 636, § 1). As of June 1, 1964, Reynolds had held this position for more than three years. On that day, he was suspended pursuant to G. L. c. 30, § 59 (as amended through St. 1963, e. 829, §§ 1-2, later amended by St. 1964, c. 528), because of his indictment for violations of law (larceny), alleged by the commissioner to be “ of a nature ... to constitute misconduct in office.” Reynolds…