MATTER OF RYAN v. HOFSTRA UNIV.


67 Misc.2d 651 (1971)

In the Matter of Robert P. Ryan, Jr., an Infant, by His Father and Natural Guardian, Robert P. Ryan, Sr., et al., Petitioners, v. Hofstra University, Respondent.

Supreme Court, Special Term, Nassau County.

October 14, 1971


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Alan Manning Miller for petitioners. Gehrig, Ritter, Coffey, McHale & McBride (Charles G. Ritter of counsel), for respondent.


BERTRAM HARNETT, J.

Hofstra University, though termed a "private" university, cannot expel, bar and fine a student without following fair and reasonable procedures. It cannot be arbitrary. It must abide by constitutional principles of fair conduct implicit in our society.

Issues surrounding the conduct of college students and their treatment by college officials tend to be emotionally charged. When campus...

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