Stadum v. Norman County

OPINION

RANDALL, Judge.

Appellant Karen M. Stadum challenges the trial court’s determination that it lacked subject matter jurisdiction to review her breach of contract claims against the county. This appeal is from an order for dismissal of appellant’s declaratory judgment action. We reverse and remand.

FACTS

Appellant began her employment with Norman County in 1977. Appellant worked as a secretary for one of the district court judges. A second judge, replacing the first judge, decided he did not need a secretary. Appellant received a letter stating her employment with the county was terminated…