City of DeSoto v. White

OPINION

Opinion by

Justice RICHTER.

This case involves the determination of whether a notice requirement in the Civil Service Act is jurisdictional or procedural. The provision at issue requires a notice of indefinite suspension to advise the recipient of the implications of electing to appeal to an independent third-party hearing examiner. On cross-motions for summary judgment, the trial court concluded the Act is jurisdictional and granted summary judgment in favor of Justin White, a former police officer suspended by the City of DeSoto, (City). Appellant, the City of De Soto argues the trial…