Legal Opinion
Troy Burris v. Willis Independent School District, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided September 6, 1983No. 82-2204PublishedCited by 56 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
THORNBERRY, Circuit Judge:
I. Introduction:
Troy Burris appeals the grant of a directed verdict on his section 1983 claim against the Willis Independent School District (WISD). The trial court held that the failure to renew Burris’ employment contract violated neither his procedural due process rights, nor his first amendment right of free association. We affirm in part, and reverse in part. 537 F.Supp. 801.
II. Facts and Disposition Below:
Burris was employed by the WISD as vocational director from August 1978 until July 1980. Like all other professional personnel at the WISD, Burris was…
2Cases cited32 opinions
- Board of Regents of State Colleges v. RothSupreme Court of the United States · 1972
- Mt. Healthy City School District Board of Education v. DoyleSupreme Court of the United States · 1977
- Pickering v. Board of Ed. of Township High School Dist. 205, Will Cty.Supreme Court of the United States · 1968
- Perry v. SindermannSupreme Court of the United States · 1972
- Paul v. DavisSupreme Court of the United States · 1976
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