State v. Rapides Parish School Board

Relatrix, through mandamus, seeks to compel the respondent, Rapides Parish School Board, to provide her with employment as teacher in said parish for that portion of the 1939-40 session after March 1st, at a salary of One Hundred Twenty-Five ($125) Dollars per month, and to pay said salary.

Relatrix has taught in the public schools of Rapides Parish for twelve (12) consecutive sessions prior to that of 1939-40, the last five (5) of which were taught in the Woodworth School. At the time the facts and incidents providing the basis of this suit transpired, she enjoyed the status of permanent…