Stackpole v. School District No. 5

By the Court,

Lord, C. J.:

This is an action for a breach of contract to render services as a teacher, and the claim is for damages. The objection is that the complaint does not state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action in this, that it is not averred that the plaintiff ever presented his claim to the school directors before bringing his action. Under our statute the directors, in making a contract with a teacher, act officially and on behalf of the district, and their powers as such officers are limited by statute; and they can only exercise such as are expressly conferred, or are…