City of Denison v. Odle

OPINION

THOMAS, Justice.

The City of Denison appeals a summary judgment granted in favor of Captain R.H. Odie and his wife, Bernice P. Odie. In a single point of error, Denison contends that the summary judgment was erroneous because the trial court misinterpreted the statute which determined the amount of compensation Captain Odie was entitled to receive for accumulated sick leave upon his departure from the fire department. We agree. Accordingly, the trial court’s judgment is reversed and the cause is remanded.

FACTUAL BACKGROUND

This matter was submitted to the trial court upon stipulated…