State ex rel. Orr v. Cleveland School (Bd. of Ed.) Dist.

On December 10, 1910, the relator was elected director of schools by the board of education of the city of Cleveland for a term of two years, beginning January 11, 1911. He duly qualified and entered upon the discharge of his duties.

On January 16, 1912, he wrote and delivered to Dr. G. C. Ashmun a communication which reads as follows:

January 16, 1912.

“Dr. G. C. Ashmun, Pres.,

“Board of Education.

“Referring to the present contention as to the office of director, it is my intention to retire from the work at an early date after confidence and quiet are restored. The limit of my services will be'…