Hale v. Board of Education of Calloway County

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Clay

Affirming.

Edna Hale brought this action against the members of the county board of education of Calloway county to compel them to elect her as a teacher of the Faxon High School and tb have the election of Miss Lela Watson declared null and void. Being denied the relief asked, she appeals.

The facts are: Appellant, who was eligible and qualified to teach in a high school, applied for appointment as a teacher in the Faxon High School. In the month of April, 1933, the members of the county board of education had assembled for the purpose of electing teachers.…