Levant v. Burns

Julius J. Olson, Justice.

Claimant, Maurice Levant, appeals from a judgment disallowing his claim for certain back salaries asserted to be due from the city of Eveleth. His claim ivas allowed by the council, but H. L. Burns, the respondent herein, as a taxpayer, appealed to the district court from the allowance thereof. Such appeal is provided for by the city charter.

The facts are not in substantial dispute. Levant was the city clerk duly appointed to be such by the council. His salary was $225 per month. At that rate he was paid until July 1, 1932. On July 7 the council passed the following…