Tihonovich v. Williams

The sheriff for Pueblo County sued the Board of County Commissioners of Pueblo County (the board) seeking an increase in his 1976 annual budget. After trial to the court, a judgment was entered ordering certain increases and alterations in the budget. On appeal, the board argued for reversal on the ground that the trial court exceeded its jurisdiction. We agree and reverse the trial court’s judgment.

The following facts are summarized from the evidence presented at trial. The sheriffs department, including the jail facilities, experienced a high employee turnover rate of 27%. After comparing…