Davis v. City of Mt. Vernon

Mills Davis, appellee, obtained judgment against the appellant, City of Mt. Vernon, on his suit in assumpsit to recover salary as policeman in Mt. Vernon, for the period from November 15, 1931, to October 15, 1932. The City of Mt. Vernon appeals.

Appellee was appointed policeman in May, 1931, gave a bond, took oath, and was paid for the period to November 15, 1931.

Shortly before November 15, 1931, the city council of Mt. Vernon adopted a resolution directing the mayor to drop a number of city employees, including two policemen from the city police force, because of inability of the city to pay…