Thiles v. County Board of Sarpy County

Lynch, District Judge.

This action was originally filed by. a taxpayer who asked that a contract of employment executed by the county board of Sarpy County be declared void.

It is undisputed that the board hired Dale L. Payne as an administrative assistant on December 30, 1968, and that by resolution his duties included assisting the board in obtaining government grants, representing the county on legislative matters, and aiding the board when so instructed.

The plaintiff’s witnesses were the county clerk, county treasurer, four county commissioners, and the defendant Payne. After the plaintiff…