Vestal v. City of St. Joseph

MAUGHMER, Commissioner.

In this case a jury was waived and the cause was tried to the court mainly upon a stipulation of facts. However, the plaintiff did present some testimony and defendant introduced certain city ordinances and charter provisions. The judgment was for defendant and plaintiff has appealed.

John S. Vestal, appellant, was duly appointed and served the respondent City of St. Joseph, Missouri as its Airport Manager from July 15, 1961 until June 15, 1964. He was paid the full salary of $425 per month provided for this post for the whole period. He also had the use of a house…