Anderson v. City of Seattle

This is a consolidated appeal by the plaintiffs from summary judgments and orders of dismissal entered upon motions by the defendant city in two actions for increased pensions. Plaintiffs in cause No. 40768 are 44 former Seattle police officers who were, retired for disability pursuant to RCW 41.20.060 prior to June 8, 1961. Plain*202tiffs in cause No. 40769 are 12 widows of Seattle policemen killed in the line of duty, who were granted pensions under RCW 41.20.080 prior to June 8, 1961.

At the time each plaintiff was granted a pension, the relevant statutes provided for a pension equal to a…