Roth v. McCoy

BORTNER, J.,

— Plaintiff has filed a motion for post-trial relief requesting this court to vacate the decree nisi pronounced on February 29, 1988. We hereby vacate said judgment for the reasons set forth below.

In January 1986, plaintiff, Edna M. Roth, Bristol Township executive, appointed defendant, Donald B. McCoy, Esq., as township solicitor. The appointment of Donald B. McCoy by Edna M. Roth was approved by the Bristol Township Council.

Subsequently, Roth became discontented with the legal advice McCoy provided Bristol Township. As a result of their deteriorating work relationship, Roth…