Trout v. City of Herrin

Separate suits were instituted by appellees, W. Z. Trout, Thomas Kilpatrick, E. C. Frick, John Stallions, Monroe Smith, A. F. Eicherson and Jacob Jones, against appellant in the city court of Herrin, to recover for salaries alleged to be due them, respectively, for services rendered said city as policemen. By agreement of parties, a jury was waived and said causes were consolidated and tried together. The court found the issues for appellees, respectively, and rendered judgments thereon against the city. To reverse said judgments, this appeal is prosecuted.

The record discloses that the mayor…