I recently graduated from The University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Kansas. I still have not received my diploma because they are holding it ransom. The reason is the school is in a small claims lawsuit against a friend of mine. How is this my problem? Well the college has told me I am responsible for my friends actions while he was on campus. I totally agree with this and I spoke with my friend and he offered to pay for the damages of the Residence Life Coordinators eye glasses. They didnt take the money instead they took it to small claims court. Once the case was heard I went to the Dean and asked for my Diploma he still refuses. I tried to point out that they took the case to a governing body and that they had made a decision that the school should respect. But since the courts have not collected the money the school still is holding my diploma. I dont see why they are doing this they are the ones who took it to court and now they want me to be responsible for the courts to collect the money. This can't be legal but they are doing it. I don't want to spend money on a lawyer to get this settled and don't think I should have to either. I just want what is rightfully mine.
Thank you
Jason VanCise