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The Will To Prevail: Inside The Legal Battle To Save Sweet Briar, William H. Hurd, Ashley L. Taylor Jr., Nancyellen Keane, Stephen C. Piepgrass, C. Reade Jacob Jr., James M. Giudice, J. Westwood Smithers Iii Nov 2016

The Will To Prevail: Inside The Legal Battle To Save Sweet Briar, William H. Hurd, Ashley L. Taylor Jr., Nancyellen Keane, Stephen C. Piepgrass, C. Reade Jacob Jr., James M. Giudice, J. Westwood Smithers Iii

University of Richmond Law Review

Part I provides an in-depth factual overview, beginning with the Sweet Briar College's founding in the early 1900s. The commentary then turns to the controversial decision to close and discusses the facts and legal theories of the case, the decisions by the circuit court and the Supreme Court of Virginia, and the eventual settlement that kept the school alive.

In Part II, the discussion shifts to the landmark nature of this case, not only for Sweet Briar College, but also for other Virginia colleges and non-profits around the country. The essay analyzes the legal questions arising from the case, including …


Nova Law Review-Volume 41-2016-2017, Alison P. Barbiero, Joseph R. Kadis, Timothy D. Shields, Krystal A. Acosta, Samantha E. Bowan Oct 2016

Nova Law Review-Volume 41-2016-2017, Alison P. Barbiero, Joseph R. Kadis, Timothy D. Shields, Krystal A. Acosta, Samantha E. Bowan

Law Review Mastheads

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Ilsa Journal Of International And Comparative Law-Volume 23-2016-2017, Paola Palma, Wes Byrum, Kristin Vara, Katherine David, Lizza Constantine, Erika Garay Oct 2016

Ilsa Journal Of International And Comparative Law-Volume 23-2016-2017, Paola Palma, Wes Byrum, Kristin Vara, Katherine David, Lizza Constantine, Erika Garay

ILSA Journal Mastheads

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Newsroom: Veteran Projo Columnist To Join Rwu 9/12/2016, Roger Williams University School Of Law Sep 2016

Newsroom: Veteran Projo Columnist To Join Rwu 9/12/2016, Roger Williams University School Of Law

Life of the Law School (1993- )

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Roger Williams University School Of Law Commencement: May 13, 2016, Bristol, Rhode Island, Roger Williams University School Of Law May 2016

Roger Williams University School Of Law Commencement: May 13, 2016, Bristol, Rhode Island, Roger Williams University School Of Law

School of Law Commencement (1996- )

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