Case Name: In the Matter of the Application of Nettie B. Loucks, Petitioner, for an Order Pursuant to Article 78 of the Civil Practice Act, against Board of Education of the City of Amsterdam, New York, Respondent
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1940-01-10
Citations: 258 A.D. 1003
Docket Number: 
Parties: In the Matter of the Application of Nettie B. Loucks, Petitioner, for an Order Pursuant to Article 78 of the Civil Practice Act, against Board of Education of the City of Amsterdam, New York, Respondent.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 258
Pages: 1003–1003

Head Matter:
In the Matter of the Application of Nettie B. Loucks, Petitioner, for an Order Pursuant to Article 78 of the Civil Practice Act, against Board of Education of the City of Amsterdam, New York, Respondent.

Opinion:
This is a proceeding to review a determination of the board of education of the city of Amsterdam wherein the petitioner, Nettie B. Loucks, was dismissed as a teacher from the public schools of the city of Amsterdam. It is based upon an examination by the medical inspector who reported as follows:
" May 17, 1939.
" To Supt. of Schools Amsterdam, N. Y.
" Because of physical disability revealed by a recent physical Examination of Mrs. Nettie B. Loucks I do not feel that she is competent to perform her duties as a teacher in the Public Schools of this city.
" Respectfully yours,
" E. H. ORMSBY MD
" Medical Inspector."
There was evidence in the record supporting the charge and the determination of the board of education is confirmed, without costs. Determination confirmed, without costs. Hill, P. J., Crapser, Bliss, Schenck and Foster, JJ., concur.