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Fisher v. Richmond, The Am. Int'l Univ. in London Inc.

University Did Not Commit a Breach of Contract In Failing to Grant Master of Arts Degree

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OPINION & ORDER  Plaintiff Byron Randall Fisher, proceeding pro se, brings this breach of contract action against Defendant Richmond, The American International University in London, Inc. for its failure to grant him a Master of Arts degree. Richmond now moves for dismissal, or in the alternative, summary judgment. For the reasons set forth below, Richmond’s motion to dismiss is denied but its motion for summary judgment is granted.BACKGROUND1Richmond is a Delaware Corporation with a principal place of business in the United Kingdom. Def. 56.12. Fisher is a resident of New York who matriculated at Richmond on the fall of 2010 in order to study international relations. Def. 56.13.Richmond made available to Fisher the University Catalogue for that academic year, which contained a variety of rules, regulations, and guidelines for students. Def. 56.14. According to the Handbook for the International Relations program, a student is in good academic standing and can continue in the program only if he maintains a cumulative GPA above 3.0. Def. 56.15. Students must pass all aspects of their courses and may not graduate until all components of their program, including a written thesis, have been successfully completed. Def. 56.17.Each student’s thesis is graded by an Assessment Board, which consists of, inter alia, a Chairman, Secretary, Departmental Chair, and External Examiner. Def. 56.1

8-9. Decisions made by the Board are final. Def. 56.110. If a student is dissatisfied with any aspect of his academic experience, he is free to meet with an academic adviser. Def. 56.111. He may also file a formal complaint with the Provost if the dissatisfaction relates to a grade. Def. 56.112.A few weeks prior to the due date for Fisher’s thesis, he sent a draft to Dr. Boys, his academic adviser, for a preliminary review. Def. 56.1

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