Luhrs v. City of Phoenix

The appellant, as a taxpayer of the city of Phoenix, in his own behalf and in behalf of others similarly situated, brought two suits against the city of Phoenix and the members of its commission, one challenging the constitutionality of chapter 40, Laws of 1937, known as “the Police Pension Act of 1937,” and the other challenging the constitutionality of chapter 43, Laws of 1937, known as “the Police, Peace Officers’ and Firemen’s Minimum Wage Act of 1937.” G-eneral demurrers to the complaints were sustained and judgments entered for the defendants. Plaintiff appealed.

By stipulation, the…