Court of Appeals of Washington July 25, 1978, No. 2449-3 (Rel v. Douglas County Civil Service Commission)

McInturff, J.

The Douglas County Civil Service Commission appeals from a judgment reinstating Manuel Rel as sergeant in the county sheriff's department.

*765The question is whether the court properly applied the doctrine of equitable estoppel in returning Mr. Rel to the position he held for more than 3 years without complying with the requirements of RCW 41.14.080.1

The court found Mr.