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How easy is it to sue a school or a college?

A relative of mine asked me how to sue a school since the student in particular is writing appeals to the school since the student got an unfair grade due to a false accusation of misconduct but now the family is considering to sue the university since the student's appeal letter was denied. Preponderance of the evidence is a much lower standard when compared to beyond a reasonable doubt.

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  • 2 months ago

    It's easy enough but you will need to hire a lawyer because the procedure is different.  Trying to represent yourself in Small Claims Court would surely result in a dismissal, for your failure to do the required, that is not required when suing an individual.

    Source(s): Certified Paralegal, with 25+ years' experience.
  • Anonymous
    2 months ago

    Universities have attorneys too. They will defend against your suit, particularly in a case of academic misconduct. You'll need plenty of money for legal fees if you intend to sue.

  • Anonymous
    2 months ago

    If your "relative" wants to face off against the school or college lawyers in question, then by all means, go for it.

  • 2 months ago

    this requires an attorney and like a goodly injection of cash in advance

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  • Tavy
    Lv 7
    2 months ago

    Hope they have many thousands. Suing is not free.

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