Legal Opinion
Leonard v. City of Seattle
Washington Supreme Court
Decided November 15, 1972No. 42199PublishedCited by 48 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtHale, J.
Defendant is a retired Seattle police officer who challenges the loss of his pension, canceled because of his felony conviction. He joined the Seattle Police Department December 15, 1941, and, except for military service, served for 25 years until his retirement on March 1, 1967. During his tenure as a police officer, he made mandatory contributions to the retirement system totaling $4,820.25; he retired at a monthly pension of $493.50.
Following plaintiff’s conviction in federal court January 8, 1971—some 4 years after his retirement—of violating Int. Rev. Code of 1954, § 5861 (Supp. 1972),…
2Cases cited13 opinions
- Bakenhus v. City of SeattleWashington Supreme Court · 1956
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- Luellen v. City of AberdeenWashington Supreme Court · 1944
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3Cited by48 opinions
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