Adams v. Ernst , 1 Wash. 2d 254 ( 1939 )

Having qualified for a pension under Laws of 1935, chapter 182, p. 855, respondent became entitled to a monthly allowance of thirty dollars, which became vested each month until the effective date of Laws of 1939, chapter 25, p. 80. Conant v.State, 197 Wn. 21, 84 P.2d 378.

It is not necessary to obtain a judgment to enforce a right that has vested prior to the repeal or amendment of a statute under which the right accrues. See Ettor v. Tacoma, 57 Wn. 50,106 P. 478, 107 P. 1061; 228 U.S. 148, 57 L.Ed. 773,33 S.Ct. 428; 77 Wn. 267, 137 P. 820.

I dissent.