Legal Opinion
Sartin v. Mazur
Supreme Court of Virginia
Decided January 13, 1989No. Record 861046PublishedCited by 20 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtCompton, J.
In this breach of contract action arising from an employment dispute, we consider whether the doctrine permitting free terminability of “at will” employment also applies to an offer of such employment.
Appellant Mary F. Sartin filed this action in the trial court seeking recovery in damages against the Commonwealth of Virginia, as permitted by Code § 8.01-192 (when certain claims against the State disallowed by authorized public official, claimant may petition appropriate circuit court for redress). Named as defendants were Edward J. Mazur, Comptroller, and the Virginia Department of…
2Cases cited2 opinions
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