Wood v. Webster

Louren Wood instituted an action against the Attorney General concerning his dismissal from employment. Count I alleged breach of contract based on the terms of a personnel manual and Count II alleged a violation of the State Personnel Law set forth in Chapter 36, RSMo 1986.1 The circuit court entered summary judgment in favor of the Attorney General on both counts. Wood appeals Count II only.

We affirm.

Wood served as an Assistant Attorney General for twenty years, from June 8, 1967, through June 30, 1987. In a letter dated May 6, 1987, the Attorney General cited the reason for termination as…