Heald v. Conneaut School District

THOMAS, P.J.,

Eleven tax collectors for municipalities in the Conneaut School District have brought an action against the school district alleging, inter alia, that the district has improperly reduced their compensation during their terms of office. The school district has filed a preliminary objection in the nature of a demurrer which is now before the court for decision.

ISSUE

The interesting issue to be herein resolved is whether a tax collector’s compensation can be reduced after his term has expired, but while he is still “winding up” his collection duties as mandated by the law.

FACTUAL…