Williams v. Longtown School District No. 71

SMITH, Commissioner.

Plaintiff appeals from a judgment against her in a jury-waived case in which she sought recovery of damages for the alleged breach of her contract as a school teacher by the defendant.

Defendant is a common school district with three directors. In May 1967, it entered into a contract of employment with plaintiff for her to teach in its school for ten months at a total compensation of $4180. She was to teach 5th through 8th grades. She entered into her teaching duties as provided and, except for an eight-day period when undergoing surgery, continued teaching through December…