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KRS 63.090

Definition of "neglect of duty" as used in KRS 63.100 to 63.160

Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Cornett v. Chandler (1957)

Most recently applied in Stuart v. Combs (June 1962)

Effective: October 1, 1942 History: Recodified 1942 Ky

As used in KRS 63.100 to 63.160, unless the context requires otherwise, "neglect of duty" includes the following things listed but does not exclude things not listed:

(1) The commission of a trespass or wrongful act in the performance of official duty;

(2) Accepting a bribe to neglect official duty;

(3) Gross neglect equivalent to fraud;

(4) Willful neglect and such forms of misfeasance or malfeasance as involve a failure in the performance of the duties required by law;

(5) Careless or intentional failure to exercise due diligence in the performance of official duty;

(6) Habitual drunkenness in office; or, (7) Gross immorality or misconduct in office amounting to neglect of duty.

Official source: Kentucky General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Kentucky statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.