Sindt v. Retirement Board

On Certification from the Utah Court of Appeals

DURHAM, Chief Justice:

T1 This case comes before us on review from a grant of summary judgment issued by the Utah State Retirement Board (the Board). Plaintiff John A. Sindt argues that the Board erred in concluding that he was not entitled to benefits from the Utah state retirement system. We reverse and remand.

BACKGROUND

T2 Mr. Sindt served as an elected constable for Salt Lake County (the County) from 1967 until 1974. He was again elected as a County constable in 1979 and served until 1986. From July 1991 to 1999, Mr. Sindt was an appointed…