Case Files for Basic Trial Advocacy

By Carol A. ChaseL. Timothy PerrinH. Mitchell Caldwell, et al.

These case files include a variety of civil and criminal fact patterns that provide students the opportunity to try their hand at opening statements and closing arguments, as well as at direct and cross-examinations. The case files also provide opportunities for pretrial motion exercises and jury selection exercises. These case files tend to be a manageable length for weekly or bi-weekly assignments. The following case files are included: United States of America v. William Stevens (criminal case alleging bank robbery); Jeffrey Kent v. Bonds Rentals (civil case involving an alleged failure to warn); State of Golden v. Steven MacNamara (criminal case alleging domestic violence); James Price v. GEM Corporation (civil case involving an alleged unlawful termination); Rusty Maxell v. Terry Chester (civil case involving contract dispute); State of Golden v. Sunny Grifford (criminal case involving an alleged DUI and hit and run); Sam Spencer v. Teresa More (civil case involving automobile accident with bicycle); Nicole Gail v. Peter Novak (civil case involving undue use of force); Cameron Hillman v. Mutual Life Insurance Company (civil case involving failure to pay insurance proceeds); State of Golden v. Richard Buck (criminal case charging murder); William Striver and Frances Gomez v. Rancho Fire Department (civil case alleging unfair employment practices); and State of Golden v. Jake Chambers (criminal case alleging sexual assault).

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 142247092X
• ISBN13: 9781422470923
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Carolina Academic Press
• Length: 504 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 11.0"