Maryanne has brought another complaint against a party (again). She thinks “this time it will work!” She brings a claim hoping that she will get a sympathetic member who hears her complaint although her complaint lacks any evidence to support her already weak claim. What provision of the SPPA would you utilize to best respond […]

A 14-year-old girl is diagnosed with a terminal illness. She needs surgery to save her life, but that surgery will leave a scar. Her parents explain that the scar would make her undesirable for marriage in their culture and marriage is of grand significance.  She does not want to die over a scar, but trusts […]

Give the correct citation for the following constitutional provisions: from the bluebook citation Section 4 contained in the second article of the Unite States of America’s constitution.

Give the correct citations for each of the following legal authorities based on the information provided from the bluebook citation: 1. Section 78 of Title 15 of the United States of America’s Code of Laws published by West. 2. Section 4.4 of Chapter 67 of the N.C. Code of Laws as published by Lexis/Nexus

Give the correct citation from the bluebook for the below: 1. S.C. Rule of Evidence 801 and 802 2. South Carolina Criminal Rule of Procedure 14 3. Rule 5 of the S.C. Probate Court 

Being as specific as you feel necessary, set the stage, using the facts of the Bush v. Gore case.  What was the majority opinion in the case?  Do you agree with the majority?  Choose at least one dissenting opinion and explain the strengths and weaknesses of that dissent.  Do you agree with the dissent?  Why?  […]

Using de Tocqueville, what role do lawyers play in a democracy?  In bringing justice?  Be specific. The text is below: In visiting the Americans and studying their laws, we perceive that the authority they have entrusted to members of the legal profession, and the influence; that these individuals exercise in the government, are the most […]

Consider the referendums/propositions in California and Colorado regarding medicinal marijuana and ordinances discriminating against sexual orientation.  Consider the role that judges play in a direct democracy.  What are the 5 problems with direct democracy/referendums/propositions?

Brief the case of Queen v. Dudley and Stephens and explain its relationship to precedence and judicial discretion. Resources that may help: The Queen v. Dudley and Stephens https://la.utexas.edu/users/jmciver/357L/QueenvDS.PDF

New Orleans Police Department hiring civilians to bolster force as murderous crime wave hits city How else is New Orleans responding to this historic rise in violent crime? a. b. C. How do you think cities and states should response to increases in violent crime? What factors contribute to criminal activity? Is there a one […]