Legal Opinion
State Ex Rel. Phillips v. WN. LIQUOR CONTROL BD.
Washington Supreme Court
Decided March 1, 1962No. 35820PublishedCited by 18 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtHill, J.
This is a mandamus action to enforce the preference in public employment granted to “veterans of any war of the United States” by RCW 73.16.010 1 73.16.015 2 and “of any war between this country and any foreign country” by RCW 43.66.030 3 .
Albert C. Phillips, an honorably discharged veteran, served as an inspector for the Washington State Liquor Control Board from December 1, 1940 4 until September 30, 1959, on which date he was discharged, allegedly “without cause.”
Phillips’ position as inspector was filled by a nonveteran. He was later reemployed by the Liquor Control Board (October 20,…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Anderson v. Pantages Theatre Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1921
- State Ex Rel. Bond v. StateWashington Supreme Court · 1962
- Railroad v. WellsTennessee Supreme Court · 1900
- Rackliff v. Inhabitants of GreenbushSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1899
- State Ex Rel. Ford v. KING CO.Washington Supreme Court · 1955
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3Cited by18 opinions
- Bennett v. HardyWashington Supreme Court · 1990
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- Wark v. Washington National GuardWashington Supreme Court · 1977
- Fasse v. Lower Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.Supreme Court of Kansas · 1987
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