State ex rel. Dudgeon v. Levitan

The following opinion was filed April 20, 1923:

Owen, J.

Two questions are presented: (1) the proper construction of certain portions of the Teachers’ Retirement Act; and (2) its constitutionality. An understanding of the spirit and purpose of this and similar laws will be helpful in solving both questions.

One of the major functions of all government is to promote an efficient educational system. For many years public attention has been drawn to the fact that our schools are not equipped with experienced teachers. Countless individuals enter the teaching profession during the early years of…