Fuchs v. Weibert

Mr. Presiding Justice Barry

delivered the opinion of the court.

Appellant was County Becorder and appellee his deputy at a salary of $105.00 per month which was fixed by the County Board. She was employed about January 1, 1921, and was dismissed on the morning of April 2,1921. She brought this suit to recover salary for the month of April on the theory that she was employed by the month. There was a verdict and judgment in her favor for $105.00.

The burden of proving that appellee was hired by the month was upon her. She was required to prove that fact by a preponderance of the evidence. Odell…