Allen v. Titsworth

Robert H. Dudley, Justice.

In 1980 the City of Mena employed appellant, Don W. Allen, as Chief of Police. He continues to serve in that capacity but, from January 25, 1981 until February 8, 1982, he was not certified as a law enforcement officer. Appellee, Gene Titsworth, filed a class action on behalf of all taxpayers residing in Mena praying that all official acts of appellant as police chief during the period of non-certification be invalidated and that appellant be ordered to refund all compensation paid to him during the period. The chancellor ruled that all actions taken during the…