The first student consumer lawsuit against a university tried to a conclusion is examined in terms of the court proceedings. Focus is on the legal philosophies presented by both sides and the legal and educational underpinnings by the judge that influenced him not to allow the case to go to the jury and allowed him to award a directed verdict to the defendant. Criticism about this verdict is offered, and a possible legal rationale is presented as to how such a lawsuit might be offered by the student to assure himself a legal victory. (Author/LBH)