Ireland v. Thomas

SMITH, Judge.

Appellants, officials who are responsible for the proper administration of state retirement plans, appeal from a final judgment entered by the Circuit Court of Leon County in an action by appellee Thomas for declaratory and ancillary relief resolving the parties’ controversy over Thomas’ entitlement to retirement benefits for the period July 17, 1967 through October 1, 1973. The circuit court held that Thomas, formerly sheriff of Jefferson County, is entitled to the benefits and appellants insist that payment is barred by the provisions of § 122.08(7), F.S. 1973 (1974 Supp.):

“No…