148 S.E.2d 414 DEASON v. DeKALB COUNTY. 23337.Supreme Court of Georgia.ARGUED MARCH 15, 1966. DECIDED APRIL 7, 1966. REHEARING DENIED APRIL 19, 1966. 1. An employee who has obtained a permanent employment status under a county merit system and who is wrongfully discharged may maintain a suit against the county for his salary even though […]