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Word: picariello (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1970
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...said. As a result, Paynter sued N.Y.U. in the city's small claims court, asking for 19 days' worth of his money back. According to the university, its catalogue clearly stated that academic programs and requirements were subject to change without notice. But last week Judge Patrick Picariello ruled that N.Y.U. had "breached its contract." He awarded Paynter $277.40 plus $ 17.01 interest and court costs. N.Y.U. promised to appeal-and other universities would be well advised to help foot its legal bills. As Paynter himself suggested: "This could represent a test case. After all, thousands of students...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Law: No Teaching, No Tuition | 10/26/1970 | See Source »

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