Barnes v. City of Lawson

FENNER, Judge.

Appellant, David Barnes, appeals from a summary judgment entered by the trial court in favor of respondent, City of Lawson. In the underlying action, Barnes brought suit against the City of Lawson in a five count Petition in relation to his discharge as a police officer for the City of Lawson. Count I was for declaratory judgment with Barnes claiming that his discharge was in violation of § 79.240, RSMo 1986. Count II was for judicial review of the discharge. Count III was for wrongful discharge. Count IV was for denial of due process. Count V was for breach of contract.

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