State Ex Rel. Suddoth v. Tann

Under chapter 145, Code 1930 (section 5717 et seq.), appellant relator was appointed dispatch sergeant for the state penitentiary for a term of one year beginning January 1, 1934. On April 2, 1934, the Legislature repealed chapter 145, Code 1930, and enacted chapter 147, Laws 1934, in lieu thereof. By section 11 of that act the superintendent was authorized to appoint a dispatch sergeant, pursuant to which the superintendent appointed Sam Nunnery on April 7, 1934. Mr. Nunnery immediately qualified and entered upon the performance of the duties of the employment, and appellant relator retired…