Dokmo v. Independent School District No. 11

I respectfully dissent. This is a teacher termination case.

As pointed out by the majority, there have been a number of instances where teachers have sought and obtained review by summons and complaint in the district court. In most of these cases, the question of writ versus declaratory judgment was not raised. Furthermore, before the creation of the court of appeals, there was no question as to forum. However, at the time of the termination in this case, the *236teacher’s exclusive avenue for review was by writ of certiorari to this court.

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