Practice Trial 1/10/2014

First, I want to thank everyone for their work today.  A couple of general comments.  

1.  Everyone has work to do before we compete.  Check the notes and videos below to find ways that you can approve.  Don't just look at your notes.  Look at the notes for the witness and opposing attorney as well, they may pertain to you.

2.  Both sides went too long with their questioning.  Each side is allowed 30 minutes for all of their questioning (direct, re-direct, cross, re-cross).  Plaintiff took 46:13 and defense took 39:53.  At the real trial they will stop the clock for objections but even accounting for that, we need to trim things down.  I noted the times for each portion in my comments that are found below.

3.  Think about your witness order.  Some witnesses need the other witnesses to set things up in order for their testimony to make sense.

4.  I will be available after school all next week.  I would HIGHLY ENCOURAGE you to find time to work with me at some point.

5.  PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE.  Do it after school, before school, at someones house, over skype, whatever it takes.

If you have any questions, shoot me a message or email.

NOTES

Click here for the notes.

NEW!!!!!!!!!!!! Click here for the jury ballots.

Videos

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Mr. McComas