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· 10/8/1956

Downie v. Jackson

Citations

  • 352 U.S. 859

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  • finding that the plaintiff could establish a constitutionally protected property interest under “City Rules”
  • public employee who failed promotional probationary period had legitimate claim of entitlement and, hence, a protectable property interest, under City Rules which would have allowed him to “bump” junior employees in particular positions

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