Discusses the case of a Missouri elementary teacher who was dismissed for allegedly immoral behavior. The court determined that her living with a man out of wedlock had not adversely affected her teaching and that her due process rights had been violated by the district. (IRT)

Section 1983 of the U.S. Constitution provides individuals (including students) with the right to sue persons (including principals) acting "under color of law" for damages incurred in violation of their federal rights. This article examines two corporal punishment cases involving elementary school students involving possible due process…