Bengson v. City of Kewanee

In No. 26359, Bengson et al. v. City of Kewanee et al. appellee Bengson filed a complaint in the city court of Kewanee on August 5, 1939. This complaint consisted of one count. It alleged that appellee Bengson was employed as a fireman by the city of Kewanee for a period from July 1, 1937, to April 30, 1939; that during said period he was paid wages or salary at the rate of $105 per month; that under the Firemen’s Minimum Wage act (111. Rev. Stat. 1941, chap. 24, par. 12-2) he was entitled to $150 per month. He demanded a money judgment against the city of Kewanee, which was the only…