Smith v. City Council of Charleston

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. Associate Justice Baker.

The basis of this action is a claim for salary alleged to be due respondent by appellant. Respondent had been the treasurer of the City of Charleston continuously since October 14, 1919, to the date of this controversy. As a result of certain matters arising in connection with the conduct of the office and alleged shortages, the respondent applied for and obtained leave of absence from the details of the office in order to devote his entire time to the investigation of and assist in the checking of an audit report made for…