Hughes v. Grant Parish School Board

Petitioner alleges that on the 14th day of September, 1929, she entered into a contract with the Grant parish school board to teach and act as principal at the Eureka School for a term of nine months at a salary of $60 per month. While it is alleged that the contract is attached to the petition, an examination shows that it is not.

She alleges that she performed her duties for three months and was paid for that period ; that during this time the schoolhouse was destroyed by fire, the pupils transferred to Montgomery, and, without fault on her part, her services were discontinued, she receiving…