Mayor of Chelsea v. Treasurer

This action was brought in the Superior Court by the mayor of Chelsea against the treasurer of that city. The mayor sought an order to compel the treasurer to pay a bill, approved by the auditor and presented for payment. A Superior Court judge held that the treasurer did not have legal authority to pay the bill and dismissed the action. The mayor contends that the judge’s action constituted error. We affirm.

The relevant facts are not disputed. The mayor signed a contract with Joseph W. Monahan, III, an attorney, to handle labor and personnel matters on behalf of the city. The mayor…