LAW

Assignment 2 – Legal Memo

(50 pts.)

Directions:

You are a paralegal in a civil litigation law firm, Law Offices of Damon E. Martin, LLP. The supervising trial attorney-Karen Travis has requested that you assist her in the pre-trial work-up of a personal injury lawsuit brought by Harry Hampton. You have already participated in the initial interview with Mr. Hampton.

Ms. Travis, has requested that you prepare the Complaint in this matter to be filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court-Van Nuys (Northwest) Branch. The complaint should assert (1) the proper cause of action (2) the appropriate damages (3) punitive damages if possible. Please also prepare the appropriate Summons based on the Venue detailed above.

The grading for the Assignment breaks down as follows:

I. Preparation of the Summons [10% of grade];

II. Preparation of pleading complaint [10% of grade];

III. Detailed discussion of the proper cause(s) of action [10% of grade];

IV. Detailed discussion of the proper cause(s) of action as to which defendant(s) [10% of grade].

V. Detailed discussion of damages, damages as to which defendant(s) [10% of grade];

This assignment requires use of the appropriate Judicial Council form(s). The Summons and Complaint should be your own original work in that points will be deducted for students who turn in identical assignments .