University of Houston v. Sabeti
Texas Court of Appeals
676 S.W.2d 685 (1984)
- Written by Mike Begovic, JD
Facts
Ramin Sabeti (plaintiff), a student at the University of Houston (Houston) (defendant), was accused of violating academic-honesty policies by submitting work that was not his own. At a hearing before the dishonesty board, Sabeti was assisted by counsel of his choice, a law student. However, Sabeti’s counsel was not allowed to speak, argue on Sabeti’s behalf, or question witnesses. Houston was not represented by legal counsel at the hearing either. Sabeti was allowed to speak and submit questions to the hearing officer presiding over the hearing. Sabeti was found guilty and expelled from Houston after exhausting his administrative remedies. Sabeti filed suit against Houston, arguing that the procedure denied him due process of law under the Fourteenth Amendment because his counsel was not permitted to speak or question witnesses. A district court agreed and issued an injunction that permanently enjoined Houston from giving effect to Sabeti’s expulsion and required Houston to reinstate him. Houston appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Cohen, J.)
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