Riepe v. City of Independence

SHANGLER, Judge.

The plaintiff Riepe seeks to recover money compensation for an accrual of overtime while in the employ of the defendant City of Independence. The issues were tried to the court, a judgment found for the plaintiff, and the defendant City appeals.

The controversy arises upon this basis of fact:

The defendant City of Independence is governed by a constitutional charter which provides for the adoption of personnel rules. At a regular meeting the City Council adopted Personnel Policies and Procedures; these rules provide for payment of overtime to specified employees.

The plaintiff…