Blatt v. University of Southern California
Court of Appeal of California
5 Cal. App. 3d 935 (1970)
Relevant factsFree
Law student Blatt (plaintiff) claimed the University of Southern California (defendant) told him he would become eligible for the Order of the Coif honor society if he graduated in the top ten percent of his class. He graduated fourth in his class, met that threshold, but was not admitted to the society. Blatt sued to compel his admission, and the trial court dismissed the case.
IssueFree
Whether a promisee can enforce a promise that induced action or forbearance that was not substantial and definite and that benefited only the promisee.