Stubbs v. City of Galveston

Opinion by

White, P. J.

§ 143. Quantum, meruit; insufficient count upon, in suit against a municipal corporation; case stated. Appellant, as plaintiff in the county court, sued to recover of defendant $212.90, balance of salary alleged to be due him as city attorney of Galveston, Texas, which office he was elected to and held from April 5, 1882, to July 7, 1885, when his successor duly qualified; the annual salary was $1,800, payable'in equal monthly installments.

Plaintiff also claimed the amonnt as due upon a quantum meruit, averring the performance of services beneficial to defendant, the…