Pratt v. Oklahoma Department of Agriculture

WILSON, Presiding Judge:

J.C. Pratt’s employment as a meat inspector with the State Department of Agriculture was terminated by the Department after a jury returned a verdict finding him guilty of the misdemeanor of keeping a disorderly house. His appeal to the State Personnel Board was denied. He then filed this action in the district court. The trial court entered judgment for Department of Agriculture and affirmed the termination of employment. J.C. Pratt lodged this appeal after his Motion for New Trial was overruled.

Appellant Pratt argues that the termination of his employment was…