Mich. Comp. Laws § 35.404 : — VETERANS AND MEMBERS OF ARMED FORCESPREFERENCE IN EMPLOYMENT — Veterans; rejection of application for public employment, remedy TEXT PDF In case the application of any such soldier, sailor or marine, shall be rejected by the person having the power of appointment to the position for which he has applied, he shall be entitled to remedy therefor by mandamus to enforce the provisions of this act. MCL 35.404 Add. 1907, Act 329, Eff. 9/28/1907 ;--CL 1915, 1044 ;--CL 1929, 903 ;--CL 1948, 35.404.