490 U.S. 755 109 S.Ct. 2180 104 L.Ed.2d 835 John W. MARTIN, et al., Petitioners,v.Robert K. WILKS et al. PERSONNEL BOARD OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA, et al., Petitioners v. Robert K. WILKS et al. Richard ARRINGTON, Jr., et al., Petitioners v. Robert K. WILKS et al. Nos. 87-1614, 87-1639 and 87-1668. Argued Jan. 18, 1989. […]