Byrd v. City of Atlanta

Fletcher, Presiding Justice.

The city fired Maggie Byrd from her job with the Atlanta Police Department for violating work rules. The Atlanta Civil Service Board modified the dismissal to a 30-day suspension, but failed to award *801back pay. Byrd did not appeal that decision. She filed this mandamus action seeking an order directing the city attorney to approve her back pay.

Decided June 17, 1996 — Reconsideration denied July 12, 1996. Robert A. Maxwell, for appellant. June D. Green, Clifford E. Hardwick IV, Rolesia D. Butler, for appellees.

The writ of mandamus is an extraordinary remedy that is…