Lavelle v. City of Scranton

Opinion by

Hand, J.

Tliis is a ease stated and raises the question whether members of the Select and Common Councils of the City of Scranton are entitled to daily pay for services in attendance upon committee meetings. The plaintiff was a Councilman of the city from April 1st, 1877, to April 1st, 1879, and during that time has served on various committees to the total amount of thirty-six (36) days, being for thirty-six committee meetings. If the court be of the opinion that the plaintiff is entitled to pay for services on committees, then judgment to be entered for plaintiff for thirty-six…