Martin v. Public Employees' Retirement Board

Odbert Martin began working for the Colorado State Highway Department in May 1942 and continued this employment without interruption until June 6, 1957. For some 14 years and 7 months of his employment with the state, Martin was an active member of the Public Employees’ Retirement Association, and as such made regular, periodic monetary contributions to the retirement fund during this entire period of time, his contribution being in the form of a deduction from his monthly salary.

On July 6, 1957, Martin, who was not eligible to retire for superannuation, was retired for reasons of physical…