June v. School District No. 11

Plaintiff, a school teacher, brought suit against defendant school district claiming damages resulting from breach of contract. On March 1, 1933, plaintiff entered into a contract with defendant whereby she agreed to teach during the years 1933 to 1936, inclusive, at the rate of $2,300 a year.

She taught from September, 1933, to January, 1935, when she was summarily discharged by the school board which, at that time, was in arrears in payment of her salary in the amount of $1,800.

Defendant claims that the contract is void because it does not comply with provisions of Act No. 19, § 22a, Pub.…