Legal Question in Education Law in California

Can a college or university sue a student who cheats for trying to get a degree with fraudulent practices?


Asked on 8/14/09, 4:14 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Andrew Harrell W. Andrew Harrell, Attorney at Law

I don't believe so. (At least I've never heard of it happening.) However, a university can deny a student both the degree and course credits. They would simply need to refuse to provide a transcript or fail to certify granting of a degree. They might seek an injunction to stop this student from false misrepresenting his status as a graduate.

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Answered on 8/14/09, 11:06 pm


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