Dr. Charles H. Edmonds v. Dr. David Bronner, Etc.

The facts of this case are recited in the panel decision of January 30, 1989 certifying a question of law to the Supreme Court of Alabama. Edmonds v. Bronner, 864 F.2d 752 (11th Cir.1989).

In the certified questions we asked whether superintendents of public schools or public colleges within the State of Alabama, either elected or appointed, are officers within the meaning of article IV, section 98 of the Alabama Constitution of 1901.

The Supreme Court answered that county superintendents of education, either elected or appointed, are not officers within the meaning of that provision. Edmonds…