City of Piggott v. Woodard

Carleton Harris, Chief Justice.

Appellee, Orley Woodard, a policeman of the City of Piggott from February 4, 1969, until May 27, 1976, upon retirement, claimed pay for holidays during his service on the force (Ark. Stats. Ann. 19-1713) and also claimed the maximum accumulation of “sick leave,” a total of 60 days’ pay at the rate in effect during his service on the force (Ark. Stats. Ann. 19-1720 [Í975 Supp.]). The circuit court found the plaintiff entitled to accumulated sick leave and entitled to pay for 68 holidays, totaling $2,-772.74. The judgment has been stayed pending appeal.

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