Potts v. Gibson

Mr. Special Justice Luke M. McAmis

delivered the opinion of the Court.

T. Edward Potts, a teacher with tenure, filed the bill in this case challenging the action of the Board of Education of Cumberland County, transferring him from the position of Principal of Cumberland County High School to the position of Principal of Pleasant Hill Elementary School.

The bill charges that the transfer resulted in a reduction in salary, some inconvenience in traveling- to Pleasant Hill Elementary School and a reduction in status and responsibilities and, under the authorities, was in effect a dismissal…