Roth v. Lieske

Plaintiff, formerly a patrolman with the Nebraska State Patrol, filed under the provisions of section 77-2407, R. R. S. 1943, after his employment had ended, a claim with the State of Nebraska for overtime pay. The claim was denied. Plaintiff appealed to the district court for Lancaster County which affirmed the denial.

Most of the pertinent facts are agreed to by stipulation. The only witness was Col. James E. Kruger, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. Plaintiff was employed by the patrol from June 13, 1966, to April 30, 1971. It is agreed that he was hired on the basis of a 50-hour…