United States DC Circuit

According to the unambiguously clear language of Faculty Handbook, plaintiff university professor could be terminated without at least on-year's notice, where notice does not apply to termination of tenured faculty for "just cause," including grave "grave economic stringency."

Appellate Information

• Argued 03/19/2001
• Decided 04/17/2001
• Published 04/17/2001

Judges

• Before:  EDWARDS, Chief Judge, WILLIAMS and HENDERSON, Circuit Judges.

Court

• United States DC Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Steven K. Hoffman argued the cause for appellant.   With him on the brief was Martha Walfoort.


• For Appellees:
  
• Thomas S. Williamson, Jr. argued the cause for appellee.   With him on the brief was Anthony T. Pierce.  Charles F. Ruff entered an appearance.