Legal Opinion
Richter v. Board of Education
New York Supreme Court
Decided October 12, 1972Published
1Opinion of the CourtBertram Harnett, J.
William Richter, resident, qualified voter, and taxpayer of Union Free School District No. 26, Town of Hempstead, brings this action to challenge the authority of the Board of Education to enter into two contracts, covering a period of four years, for the employment of a Director of Educational Services and a Director of Special Services. Richter complains that the board does not have the requisite authority or budget approval for these positions.
The defendant board and school officials move to dismiss his complaint and seek summary judgment.
In attacking the propriety of the contracts,…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- In re the Arbitration between Teachers Ass'n, Central High School District No. 3 & Board of Education, Central High School District No. 3Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1970
- Pierce v. Board of EducationNew York Supreme Court · 1925
- Rodman v. LofasoNew York Supreme Court · 1960