Legal Opinion
Austin v. Benefield
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided September 27, 1976No. 52226PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Stolz, Judge.
This class action was brought on behalf of teachers employed by the Gwinnett County School System based on certain teacher employment contracts entered into before July 3, 1975. Every teacher employed by the defendants for the 1975 — 1976 academic year signed a standard form employment contract, which contained a stated salary figure. The contract provided, however, that the specified salary was "subject to adjustment according to the Georgia 'Minimum Foundation Program Of Education,’ . . . without obligation by the employer to make up any deficit . . .’’It also stated, "The…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Rakestraw v. LanierSupreme Court of Georgia · 1898
- Busbee v. University ProfessorsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1975
- Carlson v. SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 OF MARICOPA CTY.Court of Appeals of Arizona · 1970
- Mansfield v. B. & W. GAS, INC.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1966
- Orkin Exterminating Co. v. GillSupreme Court of Georgia · 1966
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