Attorney asks judge to block closing of Sweet Briar College

The complaint raises questions in two areas of state law.

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AMHERST COUNTY (WSLS 10) - An Amherst County attorney is asking a judge to block the closing of Sweet Briar College and remove its president and board of directors.

Attorney Ellen Bowyer filed the complaint Monday in Amherst County Circuit Court.

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The complaint raises questions in two areas of state law. The first being the handling of charitable contributions to the college. The second deals with whether the closure proceedings are in line with the uniform trust code.

The alumnae group Saving Sweet Briar is also fighting the college's closing.

Sweet Briar College released a statement saying its received the complaint and will respond appropriately after careful review.