Luders v. City of Spokane

Respondent Luders sought judgment declaring Laws of 1959, chapter 6, p. 29, and Laws of 1959, chapter 78, p. 490, constitutional. These acts increased the pension allowances of retired policemen in first class cities to a minimum of one hundred fifty dollars per month from July 1, 1957. Respondent prayed for a money judgment of $612.26 for the increased pension from July 1, 1957, to January 27, 1959. The trial court held the acts constitutional and awarded the money judgment, from which the city of Spokane and the board of directors of the police pension fund appeal.

Respondent Luders was a…