City of Morris v. Thompson

This case is presented on appeal from the superior court of Okmulgee county. The question to be determined is whether Zene Thompson, who was city marshal of the city of Morris, a municipal corporation, during the fiscal year of 1939-1940, is entitled to recover from the municipality the sum of $250 which represents the unpaid portion of his salary for that year. The entire sum sought to be recovered is in excess of the estimate and appropriation made and approved by the excise board for such purpose.

The cause was tried to a jury in the court below and the plaintiff prevailed. The defendant…