Abell v. Dewey

GOLDEN, Justice.

Linda Abell appeals the district court’s grant of summary judgment for appellee State of Wyoming in a case involving her termination as a probationary employee. We reverse and remand for trial on the question whether reasonable cause existed for termination and whether appellee Roger Dewey’s actions violated appellant’s rights under 42 U.S.C. § 1983.

ISSUES

Appellant presents the following issues on appeal:

A. Did Linda Abell have an implied contract of employment under the state personnel rules which required “cause” for her termination?

B. Did Linda Abell have a property…