Allgood v. Somerville

In this appeal from a demurrer sustained without leave to amend by the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, appellant clings to a thin conclusory reed which is far too insubstantial to keep her afloat.

Appellant, Palmira N. Allgood, was a deputy sheriff hired by appellee, Sheriff Somerville, and subsequently terminated by him. No reason for termination was given other than that her services were no longer needed. She petitioned to enjoin that termination. According to the chancellor’s opinion, appellee’s demurrer (which was not included in the record extract but clearly should have been, Md.…