Morris v. Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University

The issue we must resolve is whether a student, Brian Morris, was entitled to proper notice and a hearing before he was expelled from Florida A & M University College of Law (FAMU) for alleged fraudulent misconduct. Based on the facts and circumstances of this particular case, we believe that Morris was entitled to proper notice and a hearing. Accordingly, we reverse the order of expulsion and remand for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

An unusual set of circumstances led to Morris receiving two acceptance letters from FAMU. Morris was first offered admission to the LEAP…