Frisby v. Strong School District

I cannot agree with the majority opinion because it places the teacher in a “catch 22” position. She had a right to ask for a writ of mandamus because she was entitled to have her contract renewed. Although the petition for a writ of mandamus was filed on July 23, 1982, it was not ruled upon until June, 1983. The whole contract year started and ended while her petition was pending in the court. It is unconscionable to refuse to allow this teacher to recover on the grounds that her petition is moot. It is moot only because the court did not act upon it during the school year.

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