Stephens County v. Moore

This suit was brought by V. H. Moore against Stephens county, alleging a contract of employment as county highway engineer under which he was “to serve during the pleasure of the court, but not to be discharged until the end of a month.” Wrongful discharge before the end of a month alleged and this suit seeks to. recover $400 stipulated salary. Defendant answered with general denial and pleaded lawful discharge and failure of plaintiff to appeal from order of dismissal. Trial before court and jury, and upon the verdict returned judgment was entered in favor of plaintiff for the sum sued for.

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