State Ex Rel. Farley v. Board of School Directors

The motion to quash a writ of mandamus serves the same purpose as a demurrer to a complaint. The basic issue is — do the facts alleged in the amended petition state a cause of action. The facts (but not the conclusions or statements of law) as pleaded are, for the purpose of the motion, considered to be true and the petition is to be liberally construed.

We believe the contentions of the parties are within these three issues:(1) Did the plaintiff-appellant acquire permanent tenure as an employee of the Board of School Directors in an administrative position pursuant to sec. 3.08 of the rules…