Civil Cases and Mock Trials:

As we discussed in class, the class has been working very hard and doing very well this term.  As a result, if this continues, there may  be an opportunity to not have a final assessment at the end of term - completely dependent on attendance, work habits in class and the quality of the work being done on your final term assignments. If not satisfactory, expect to have a final assignment worth 20 % of your final grade at the end of term (using the skills taught throughout the term).

Your final Law 12 Unit!  Civil Law and Torts (Unintentional and Intentional)

Tort Law:
You have a selection of case studies to choose from:  Civil Cases

You may choose 1 Level One Case or 2 Level Two cases to complete.  Choose whichever will showcase your abilities the best.

Level One:  more complex and challenging cases

• Jacobsen vs Nike
• Gibbs vs Jalbert
• Hollis vs Dow Corning

Level Two:  more straight forward cases

• OPSEU vs Ontario Government
• Jeffrey vs Commodore Ballroom
• ter Neuzen vs Korn

We reviewed and introduced the cases in class with tips.  Reminder, you will have class time to work on these and you may discuss and seek help from peers and myself while working on the cases, but your final case study arguments need to be written by you individually.  Your words will be different from your peers, or mine and should be.

What do you need to do? 

Case Analysis:  break down the essential elements and evidence to support each side's case.  Put on your legal advocate "hat" or step into your "lawyer shoes" (whichever analogy works for you) and be ready to Discuss the Plaintiff's case and  the Defendant's case.  This part of the analysis may be done in chart form or paragraphs.

Then:  assume your "Judge's Robes" and pass judgement on the case.  Who wins?  Remember to use civil language (Who do you find liable and why?  What grounds sway your decision?  How much liability do you award - if you decide partial liability is to be accepted by both parties)

Assessment:  Like the family law cases, and other examples (your criminal fairy tale presentations), I am looking for your ability to apply/use the legal language appropriately and support with reasoning/logic and evidence from the case details.

Mock Trials:
As discussed in class, you have a few decisions to make on Wednesday next week. Wednesday you will commit.  (PS While I reserve veto power, you also accept responsibility for your decision.)
First:
1.  Will you be participating in a mock trial performance? (6-8 people required).

2.  Will you choose the paired closing argument option?

3.  Will you choose the individual closing argument option?

Second:

Decide which case you will do?  Be ready to tell me and commit by Friday.

1.  One of the civil cases?

2.  Fairy Tale

3.  Case from the unscripted options available on the Justice Education site.  See link in the right sidebar.  Go to resources and mock trial scripts.

***The scripted cases may be samples and guides to demonstrate language, questioning and protocol but you must create your own - you are seniors (soon to be adults!!!)***

Assessment:  See Mock Trial Rubric  or the Fairy Tale Closing Argument Rubric


*Closing arguments will not have the court protocol or questioning elements apply to their arguments.*

When will you perform?  The week after Grad - June 8, 9, 10 

This leaves the last few blocks for any last missing assignments or a final assessment in class if necessary - if the Civil unit assignments, attendance and attention in class are not consistent and satisfactory overall.