State Ex Rel. Francis v. Sours

The parties agreed in open court that the ruling on the demurrer should be dispositive of this case.

The single question presented is whether relator has alleged facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action. The answer to this question must be determined from a consideration and interpretation of certain language used in the General Appropriation Act of the 95th General Assembly, known and designated as House Bill No. 227, relative to salary and wage adjustments.

The language with which we are concerned is as follows:

“Salary and Wage Adjustment

‘ ‘ 1943 1944 Biennium

“Salary and Wage

Adjustment…