Mickle v. Latimer County

OPINION

GARRETT, Presiding Judge:

James Mickle (Appellant) was Sheriff of Latimer County. On February 25, 1988, Appellant deposited his resignation, to be effective February 29, 1988, with the County Clerk of Latimer County. Subsequent to depositing the resignation with the county clerk, but prior to the effective date, Appellant contends he changed his mind and contacted the County Clerk about having his resignation returned to him.

The resignation was not returned to him until February 29, 1988." On that day, the Board of County Commissioners (the Board) met. Appellant returned the resignation…