Wagner v. City of Globe

GORDON, Vice Chief Justice.

We granted this Petition for Review to determine whether summary judgment was properly entered against the petitioner in light of allegations that his at-will employment was terminated in breach of implied contract and in violation of public policy.

The court of appeals affirmed the entry of summary judgment by memorandum decision. Wagner et ux v. City of Globe, 2 CA-CIV 5361 (filed Oct. 11, 1985). We have jurisdiction pursuant to Ariz. Const. art. 6 § 5(3) and Rule 23, Ariz.R.Civ. App.P., 17A A.R.S.

As a preliminary matter, we note that summary judgment is improper…