Evans v. City of St. Paul

Julius J. Olson, Justice.

Plaintiff’s action to recover “back pay” benefits “as a city fire fighter” under the provisions of § 52 of the St. Paul charter met with an adverse verdict. His blended motion for judgment or a new trial was denied. Judgment was entered, and he appeals.

■ The portion of the charter section upon which plaintiff relies provides:

“In case of disability through * * * sickness * * * in ease of firemen, such firemen shall, notwithstanding such sickness * * *, receive his salary, less the amount paid a substitute, if any substitute is employed, for a period not exceeding 12…