State Ex Rel. Pitman v. Barker

Alternative writ of mandamus was issued in this cause on relation of appellant commanding the Board of Public Instruction of Orange County, appellees, to appoint or assign R. G. Pittman as principal of Ocoee Schools tor the term beginning in September, 1934, or to show cause why they do not comply with such command. A return to the alternative writ was duly entered, Hon. Warren B. Parks, to whom the cause was referred, was appointed referee, much testimony was taken, and on final hearing the referee quashed the alternative writ. To said judgment this writ of error was prosecuted.

In the outset…