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Case Dismissed
12 episodes Aired 1954
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1. Criminal Liability
   27mins Aired 1954-01-30
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2. Legal Wills
   27mins Aired 1954-02-06
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3. Pitfalls of Buying a Home
   27mins Aired 1954-02-13
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4. Child Support
   27mins Aired 1954-02-20
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5. Installment Buying
   28mins Aired 1954-02-27
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6. Adoption
   27mins Aired 1954-03-06
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7. Landlord and Tenant
   28mins Aired 1954-03-13
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8. Rights When Arrested
   28mins Aired 1954-03-20
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9. Liability for Minors
   29mins Aired 1954-03-27
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10. Responsibilities of Eye Witnesses
    27mins Aired 1954-04-03
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11. Libel and Slander
    27mins Aired 1954-04-17
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12. Juvenile Delinquency
    27mins Aired 1954-04-24
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Case Dismissed is a radio show that shares stories of everyday events in the context of our legal rights and the challenges faced when trying to preserve and protect them. The program highlights how fragile liberty and justice can be through engaging stories of criminal liability, legal wills, buying on installment, and leasing an apartment, as well as the vital role played by honest lawyers in helping navigate the legal system. Although the acting may be considered dated by today's standards, the show still manages to achieve the desired effect through well-written stories, creating an interesting and educational listening experience.

The show originally aired on WMAQ Chicago, an NBC station, and was broadcasted between January 30, 1954 and April 24, 1954. During this time, 13 episodes were produced, with 12 currently available. Presented by the Chicago Bar Association, Case Dismissed features a host of local Chicago talent led by Dean of the Loyola University Law School, John Fitzgerald. While the dramas are based on Illinois law, they still offer valuable lessons that can be applied more broadly. The show serves as a useful resource for those interested in the complexities of legal matters and the lasting impact these can have on everyday life.

Performers: Unknown

Sources: archive.org, otrcat.com