Abrams v. Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine
Illinois Appellate Court
395 N.E.2d 1061 (1979)
Relevant factsFree
Jonathan Abrams (plaintiff) sued the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine (defendant) for breach of contract, claiming the College failed to fulfill vague promises about academic assistance made in its student handbook and by its representatives.
IssueFree
Whether vague expressions that something will be or should be done create a binding contract.
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