Shill v. School Township of Rock Creek

I. On May 17, 1927, appellee entered into a contract in writing, to teach the public school in Subdistrict No. 3 of the School Township of Rock Creek, Jasper County. The contract was duly filed with the secretary. By action of the board at a meeting called by the President and held on July 1st following, appellee was prevented from teaching the school, This action is to recover damages for the breach of the contract.

Appellee resided in the vicinity of, and had previously taught the school in, Subdistrict No. 3. The patrons thereof were not satisfied with her services as teacher, and objected…