Nephew v. Dearborn Library Commission

Defendants appeal from the order of the circuit court of Wayne county, granting a writ of mandamus for restoration of position to a city employee, and back pay.

In November, 1935, the city of Dearborn adopted a civil service amendment to its home rule charter containing, among other provisions, the following:

"SEC. 8. No person shall be discharged from the classified service or be reduced in pay or position or suspended by the appointing officer for or on account of his political or religious opinions or affiliations, or for refusing to contribute to any political fund, or for refusing to…