Wright v. City of Hartford
Supreme Court of Connecticut
CrvTL action to recover for services as a fireman ; brought originally before a justice of the peace, and, by appeal of the defendant, to the Court of Common Pleas of Hartford County. Facts found in that court, and ease reserved for advice. The case is fully stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtPardee, J.
On June 4th, 1878, the plaintiff entered into a contract with the defendant city to serve it in its fire *547department as tillerman of a ladder carriage, to hold his place during good behavior; his compensation to be $650 per year, payable monthly. This continued service included the month of July, 1882. In March of that year the common council voted that his salary should thereafter be $750 per year. He was paid for the month of July following at the rate of $650 only; he claims payment at the rate of $750, and his suit is for the unpaid balance. The Court of Common Pleas reserves the case for…
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