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WOOD v. LOVELESS

No. 48218.

58 N.W.2d 368 (1953)

WOOD v. LOVELESS, Mayor et al.

Supreme Court of Iowa.

May 5, 1953.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John D. Moon, Bailey C. Webber and Whorton & Truitt, all of Ottumwa, for appellant.

Willard E. Dullard and Jones & White, all of Ottumwa, for appellees.

THOMPSON, Justice.

On August 27, 1951, plaintiff was holding the position of Inspector of Police in the Ottumwa police department. On that date the city council enacted its Ordinance 1683, reorganizing this department. The ordinance enumerated the various positions and offices within the department, omitting the inspector of police. On the next day the council passed Ordinance 1684, which specifically abolished the position. This had the effect of demoting plaintiff...

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