Cochran v. Trussler

Browning, Judge:

The relator, Mildred Cochran, in this original proceeding in mandamus, seeks a writ directing the respondent, Brown Trussler, County Superintendent of Schools of Upshur County, to assign her to a school in that county, in accordance with her teaching certificate and contract.

The respondent answered, pursuant to a rule, to show cause why such writ should not be granted, and alleged that the “Teacher’s Continuing Contract of Employment” between the relator and the Board of Education of Up-shur County is invalid; that respondent, as County Superintendent, is the only person who…