Hewatt v. Bonner

Marshall, Judge.

Appellant Hewatt brings this appeal from the grant of summary judgment in favor of the appellee, Bonner. The sole enumeration of error is the alleged improper granting of that motion.

The facts show that Bonner was the Sheriff of DeKalb County and hired Hewatt as chief deputy for a period of four years at a stipulated salary. After approximately 16 months, Bonner terminated Hewatt’s employment. Hewatt brought suit, contending that the sheriff made a valid and enforceable oral contract, breached it without proper cause, and thus was liable for the salary for the remainder of the…