Molloy v. City of Chattanooga

Becaase of the very serioas economic depression existing in 1932 and continaing for several years the City of Chattanooga was anable to collect enoagh taxes to meet its badget appropriations. So it became necessary to redace the salaries of all of its officials and employees. This was done by formal action as to all employees and officials except those in the police and fire departments. The City had no aathority to redace their compensation below $160.00 per month becaase that minimum was fixed by Chapter 692 of the Private Acts of 1927. However, the Commissioner of these two departments did…