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casebreakdownassignment2.docxCase Breakdown Task
Instructions: Read your case thoroughly. Highlight, using the highlighter tool in Adobe, key aspects of the case and make sure you truly understand what has happened during the trial. In order to complete this task, you will enter you answers into this word document and upload it to Canvas, with your case as well, so that we can also look at your case. Be sure to ask questions if you have any! Have fun!
****Be Sure You Are Only Reviewing A Civil Case Within Our Field****
Who is the Plaintiff:
Who is the Defendant:
Identify and explain the type of case this is (Negligence/Intentional Tort/Workplace Risk/Etc). Be sure to list and describe all elements involved. HINT: if this is a negligence case, then you will have 4 elements of risk.
Explain the circumstances of the injury/accident/situation (In your own words and be detailed):
List and describe the defenses of negligence used by the Defendant: (Hint: There are generally more than one)
What was the outcome of the case (Use the legal terms and then explain – you might need to use Blacks Law Dictionary)? Who won the case?
Now, using what you have learned in class and read in the book, do you think this case was fair? Be sure to support your answer. Were the appropriate defenses used? A short answer of Yes or No will not do. We want to see that you understand concepts and principles of the law.
