CARR, C.J.
On November 21, 1960, plaintiffs were employees of the department of public works of the city of Flint, in its street construction division No. 15. There was then no money available to the city to carry on a street construction program. Accordingly, for economy reasons, plaintiffs were laid off and separated from the active service and payroll of the city.
This mandamus action was brought to compel defendant city civil service commission to reinstate...
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