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SMITH v. SUTTON

No. 1745-53.

135 F.Supp. 805 (1955)

Raphael A. SMITH, Plaintiff, v. Millard H. SUTTON et al., Defendants.

United States District Court District of Columbia.

November 15, 1955.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Belford V. Lawson, Jr., Washington, D. C., for plaintiff.

Leo A. Rover, U. S. Atty., Oliver Gasch, Frank H. Strickler and William F. Becker, Asst. U. S. Attys., Washington, D. C., for Civil Service Commission.

Vernon E. West, Corp. Counsel, Milton D. Korman and William W. Pavis, Asst. Corp. Counsel, Washington, D. C., for D. C. Commissioners and D. C. Fire Department.

LAWS, Chief Judge.

On September 17, 1932, plaintiff, a Negro, was employed as a private in the Fire Department of the District of Columbia. After serving twelve years as private he was promoted to sergeant, and after serving as sergeant for four days, he was promoted to lieutenant. Since that time he has continued to serve as lieutenant. At all times during his employment plaintiff has served in the fire fighting division...

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