Devany v. City of South Norfolk

On the 5th day of January, 1921, South Norfolk, prior thereto a town in the county of Norfolk, Virginia, became a city of the second class by virtue of an order of the circuit court of Norfolk county, pursuant to section 2975 of Virginia Code.

At a meeting of the common council of that city, held on September 1, 1921, W. L. Devany, Jr., was appointed city attorney for a period of one year, beginning September 1, 1921, at a salary of $600.00 per year, and on September 2, 1921, he was notified of his appointment by a letter from the city clerk. He immediately entered upon the duties of the…