Moore v. Utah Technical College

HALL, Chief Justice:

John Moore initiated this action against Utah Technical College at Provo (“Utah Tech”) for allegedly failing to comply with proper termination procedures in violation of Moore’s constitutional and contractual rights. Moore appeals a summary judgment of dismissal. We affirm.

I

In July 1977, Moore was hired by Utah Tech as a probationary instructor for one year. 1 When Moore commenced his employment, the following tenure and retention policy (“1977 policy”) was in effect and part of the school’s policy and procedure manual:

2.4.0 Tenure

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