Barendregt v. Walla Walla School District No. 140

—The State of Washington appeals a summary judgment granted in favor of Walla Walla School District No. 140; the judgment was for costs, damages, interest and attorney's fees in both the present and a prior action. The State appeals. We reverse.

In June 1967, Washington State Penitentiary entered into an agreement with the school district to hire three teachers to teach at the penitentiary. According to the terms of the agreement, the penitentiary agreed to reimburse the school district for the teachers' salaries plus a small percentage for administrative costs. The letter, on Washington State…