Smith v. Village of Waynesville, Ca2007-03-039 (12-28-2007)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Plaintiff-appellant, Rodney S. Smith, appeals a decision of the Warren County Court of Common Pleas granting the dismissal motion of defendants-appellees, the village of Waynesville, et al. ("the Village"), in a breach of contract action. For the reasons outlined below, we reverse the decision of the trial court.

{¶ 2} On October 14, 2002, Smith entered into an employment contract with the Village to serve in the capacity of village manager ("First Agreement"). The First Agreement created a three-year term of employment, with an option for renewal. At some time during this initial…