What is the test for seeking relief from the Attorney General for a breach of a duty imposed by law against a school principal?

Plaintiff also contends it would have been futile to seek relief from the Superintendent of Public Instruction because the Superintendent would be the ultimate decision-maker in any administrative proceeding and would be reluctant to upset his own decision. In support of this contention, plaintiff cites authority holding that a demand need not be made on public officials before suit is filed to redress breach of a duty imposed by law. ¹⁶ (See Briare v.

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