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); andState of Golden v. Jake Chambers (criminal case alleging sexual assault).
