Cullen v. Board of Education

This is an original proceeding in mandamus to compel the respondents to restore petitioner to his position as teacher in the evening high schools. Respondents rest upon their demurrer to the petition.

For eight years prior to May 4, 1932, petitioner was a duly elected and certified teacher in the high schools of the city and county of San Francisco, assigned to duty as such in the Galileo High School as an instructor in day classes conducted in that school. For more than six years prior to May 4, 1932, petitioner, under similar election and certification, was assigned to duty in the Humboldt…