Case Files for Basic Trial Advocacy

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The second edition of 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. There is a companion text book entitled The Art & Science of Trial Advocacy by the same group of authors. These case files are 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 RentalsJ(civil case alleging failure to warn);
• State of Golden v. Steven MacNamara (criminal case alleging domestic violence);
• James Price v. GEM Corporation (civil case alleging unlawful termination);
• Rusty Maxell v. Terry Chester (civil case alleging breach of contract);
• State of Golden v. Sunny Grifford (criminal case alleging DUI and hit and run);
• Sam Spencer v. Teresa More (civil case alleging negligent entrustment);
• Nicole Gail v. Peter Novak (civil case alleging undue use of force);
• Cameron Hillman v. Mutual Life Insurance Company (civil case alleging failure to pay insurance proceeds);
• State of Golden v. Richard Buck (criminal case alleging murder);
• William Striver and Frances Gomez v. Rancho Fire Department (civil case alleging unfair employment practices);
• State of Golden v. Jake Chambers (criminal case alleging sexual assault); and
• Sandra Mountain v. Tyler County Sheriff's Department, et al. (civil case involving wrongful death).

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