Judge: Giuliani golf lawsuit slices off course
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A federal judge uses golf lingo and quotes from "Caddyshack" in his ruling that a lawsuit by ousted Duke University golfer Andrew Giuliani against the school landed out of bounds.
The opinion issued Tuesday by U.S. Magistrate Judge Wallace Dixon recommended dismissing the lawsuit against Duke. Dixon used phrases such as "this shot also lands in the drink" in the decision, which now goes to a District Court judge.
Giuliani's attorney said Wednesday he wants the case to move forward.
Giuliani is the son of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani. His lawsuit claims that Duke's golf coach manufactured accusations against him to justify kicking him off the team.
A Duke spokesman said the opinion recognized there is no right to play on a team.
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