Schlichting v. Bergstrom

This is a proceeding in equity in which plaintiff, who was employed as an appraiser by Morrow County, contends his discharge from that position violates his substantive and procedural constitutional rights. Defendants include his former supervisor and the elected county commissioners. Defendants’ demurrer was sustained by the trial court and plaintiff appeals.

The questions presented are whether the trial court had jurisdiction over plaintiff’s claims; whether the county is immune; whether plaintiff’s discharge violated his procedural rights under the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth…