Meiss's Appeal

Pee Curiam,

This was a proceeding instituted to secure the removal from office of the directors of the School District of Hazle Township, Luzerne County. A petition was filed by ten resident taxpayers of the district pursuant to the provisions of section 217 of the School Code (Act of May 18, 1911, P. L. 309), alleging refusal and neglect on the part of members of the School Board to perform specified duties imposed by law. ' A rule was granted upon the directors to show cause why they should not be removed from office, and a hearing held on the charges contained in the petition. After…