Manville v. Board of Governors of Wayne State Univ.

Plaintiff appeals of right an order of the Court of Claims granting defendant’s motion for summary judgment based upon plaintiff’s failure to state a cause of action upon which relief could be granted. GCR 1963, 117.2(1).

From November 1, 1974, to April 15, 1975, plaintiff was employed by defendant as a clerk for defendant’s educational program at Jackson Prison. At all times during the period of this employment, plaintiff was an inmate at the prison. While employed by defendant, plaintiff received the standard hourly wage that is set forth in prison regulations. Plaintiff contends, however,…