Adams v. Schrunk

This is a declaratory judgment proceeding brought by Portland police officers against the city and the board of trustees of its fire and police disability and retirement fund. Plaintiffs seek a declaration that their initial temporary service before permament appointment counts for eligibility for retirement and computation of benefits therefor. The trial court held against them and they appeal.

A chronology of the factual situation follows.

In November 1918, Article 2 of the Portland City Charter was adopted establishing policemen’s disability and survivorship benefits and a retirement fund.…