Jerome v. Burns

Julius J. Olson, Justice.

Eveleth is a city of the fourth class and operates under a home rule charter. On January 2,1934, Daniel Jerome, to whom we shall hereafter refer as plaintiff, was appointed city clerk for a two-year term and his salary fixed at $185 per month. He was also appointed commissioner of registration, but with that appointment nothing was said in respect of salary. Shortly thereafter he complained about the inadequacy of his salary and asked to be allowed $50 per month as compensation for the performance of his duties as commissioner. During the first six months of his term…