Richards v. District School Board
Oregon Supreme Court
From Multnomah: Robert G. Morrow, Judge. Statement hy Mr. Justice Harris. School District No. 1, in Multnomah County, has a population of 20,000 or more persons. Maud L. Richards is the holder of a life diploma, entitling her to teach in any high department of the public schools of the district.
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From Multnomah: Robert G. Morrow, Judge. Statement hy Mr. Justice Harris. School District No. 1, in Multnomah County, has a population of 20,000 or more persons. Maud L. Richards is the holder of a life diploma, entitling her to teach in any high department of the public schools of the district. On September 22, 1911, the board of directors of the school district elected the plaintiff, whose name was then Maud L. Marsh, a teacher in the Trades School for the ensuing year; on May 23, 1912, she was re-elected for the school year beginning September 16, 1912; on May 19, 1913, she was again…
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Harris
In the final analysis the decision of this controversy depends upon whether the school board possesses the right to enforce a rule which provides that the marriage of a woman teacher automatically terminates her “service with the district.” The question presented for determination necessarily involves a consideration of certain statutes, and for that reason it is proper first to direct attention to such legislative acts as may be applicable. In 1913 the legislature passed two measures, which became effective simultaneously on June 3, 1913. One act is known as Chapter 37 of the Laws of 1913,…
2Cases cited16 opinions
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- People, Ex Rel. Keech v. . ThompsonNew York Court of Appeals · 1884
- McCully v. StateTennessee Supreme Court · 1899
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