Patrick Campbell of Knapp, and Others, Burgesses and Inhabitants of The Burgh of Campbelton v John Hastie, Rector or Head-Master of The Grammar School of Campbelton: HL 14 Apr 1772

Public Office – Schoolmaster in Burgh – Appointment.- A schoolmaster, appointed by the Magistrates and Town Council of Campbelton, without any mention being made as to whether his office was for life or at pleasure: Held that it was a public office, and that he was liable to be dismissed for a just and reasonable cause, and that acts of cruel chastisement of the boys were a justifiable cause for his dismissal; reversing the judgment of the Court of Session

Citations:

[1772] UKHL 2 – Paton – 277, (1772) 2 Paton 277

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Jurisdiction:

Scotland

Employment

Updated: 12 July 2022; Ref: scu.561694