Michaud v. Inhabitants of St. Francis

On report. Assumpsit to recover for services as teacher in the public schools during the school year of 1926-1927. It is agreed that the services sued for were satisfactorily performed and that the amount charged is reasonable.

Two questions are presented. (1) Was there a valid express contract made between plaintiff and defendant, under the terms of which plaintiff was employed to render the services charged for? (2) If not, may she recover therefor on a quantum meruit?

The evidence establishes the following facts. Defendant, with adjacent municipalities, constituted a school union under the…