State Ex Rel. Klingler & Schilling v. Baird

This appeal presents two issues:

1. Does sec. 59.21 (8) (b) 6, Stats., provide for the deduction of outside earnings from the amount of back pay due a deputy sheriff who has been unreasonably suspended ?

2. For the computation of the amount of back pay due an unreasonably suspended deputy sheriff, does the period for which the sheriff is liable cease on the date the deputy sheriff was offered reinstatement to the payroll but not active service?

Effect of sec. 59.21 (8) (b) 6, Stats., in determining amount of back pay.

The action in the trial court was one for mandamus. We are of the opinion that…