Business Law

DUE: JUNE 10  BY THE 11:59 PM

75 POINTS

I)             Pick one of the three case fact patterns I have posted entitled Extra Credit Case

II)          Figure out what rule of law applies to this fact pattern

III)        Write a 2-4-page paper (double spaced) arguing each side of the case i.e. the Plaintiff and Defendant (Respondent). Use Format outlined below

IV)        Your argument must be a legal argument weaving the facts into the rule of law.  

V)          Format:

a.   Facts - Background information 

b.   Issue – Define the legal issue in the case fact

c.   Rule – Define the rule of law that applies to this case facts

d.   Argument – Use the facts of the case supported by law to tell the judge why he/she should rule in favor of the plaintiff and then argue the other side.  

e.   Don’t forget to have a paragraph for argument on the Plaintiff’s side and a second paragrapharguing for the Defendant (Respondent) side. Separate the paragraphs

f.    Conclusion – give me a very brief (1-2 sentences) statement of who you think should win and why.

VI)         Don’t forget to argue (analysis the case) for  both the Plaintiff and Defendant (Respondent)

VII)     Grading is as follows:

a.   Facts – 5 points

b.   Issue – 10 points

c.   Rule – 10 points

d.   Argument for Plaintiff – 20 points

e.   Argument for Defendant – 20 points

f.    Conclusion – 10 points

REMEMBER – DUE BY 11:59 ON JUNE 10. LATE PAPERS WILL NOT BE GRADED AS I WILL NOT HAVE TIME TO DO SO