Matheson v. City of Portland

POMEROY, Justice.

The plaintiffs are present and former policemen employed by the City of Portland.

The defendant is the City of Portland.

The action is premised on the claim that as policemen employed by the City of Portland they are entitled to the benefits provided by 26 M.R.S.A. § 661 et seq. (Minimum Wage Law). Especially they say that since May 1, 1966, all have worked in excess of 48 hours in one or more weeks as detailed in the schedule which they attach to and make a part of the complaint.

During this period, the complaint says, plaintiffs have been paid only the normal weekly rate for…