Village of Eastlake v. Davis

This is an appeal on questions of law from a judgment of the Common Pleas Court sustaining a demurrer to plaintiff’s petition. The plaintiff choosing not to plead further, judgment was rendered in favor of defendant.

The village of Eastlake became a municipal corporation on September 9, 1948, it being a part of the area formerly included in Willoughby township. The defendant was employed as solicitor for the village during the period beginning January 24, 1949, and ending October 20,1950.

There was no agreement between the village and the defendant for compensation except the resolutions of…