Legal Opinion
Carlstrom v. State
Washington Supreme Court
Decided March 14, 1985No. 50189-1PublishedCited by 44 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtUtter, J.
The Yakima Valley College Federation of Teachers appeals a decision by the trial court granting summary judgment in favor of the State. The trial court held that the State did not unconstitutionally impair its contract with the Federation when it breached the contract by failing to implement a salary increase provided for in a collective bargaining agreement. We reverse and hold that the State unconstitutionally impaired its contract with the Federation.
The primary issue presented is whether the State may refuse to honor its contract (Agreement) with the Federation because of a declared…
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