Board of County Commissioners v. Madan

The board of county commissioners of Douglas county, by a vote of two to one, disallowed the verified claim of Madan for salary as deputy county clerk. He appealed to the district court under the provisions of sections 8702 and 8703, C. L. 1921; the case was tried to the court and his claim allowed. The board brings error and asks for a supersedeas.

The essential facts are undisputed. Madan is persona non grata to the majority of the board, but is highly acceptable to his chief, Arch Curtis, the county clerk; hence the dispute. Madan’s claim for salary, as rejected by the board and as…