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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who says: "No litigant has an obligation to produce or volunteer anything that is not demanded."
2. For opening arguments, how many spectators remain seated in the court room after Judge Skinner asks those without seats to leave?
3. Which member of Schlictmann's team remains pessimistic about the chances of a settlement after the team's initial discussions following the Phase 1 verdict?
4. How is the panel of three judges in the Court of Appeals selected?
5. How much does Schlictmann end up with from the Grace settlement after all debts and expenses are paid?
Short Essay Questions
1. Following the trial, what does Schlictmann's team decide to do?
2. Describe Beatrice's settlement offer after the Court of Appeals ruling.
3. Why does Schlictmann conclude that Grace wants to settle?
4. Briefly describe Skinner's ruling/report to the Court of Appeals.
5. What is the verdict in Phase 1 of the trial?
6. What is Schlictmann's opinion about the Court of Appeals initial ruling?
7. During Phase 1 of the trial what does Schlictmann have to prove to the jury?
8. Briefly describe the EPA report that is issued during the initial preparation for the Beatrice appeal involving pump tests performed a year before, even before the trial began.
9. How does Schlictmann imagine that he would begin the Phase 2 trial?
10. What is the final ruling of the Court of Appeals?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Schlictmann beleives that Judge Skinner is biased against him. Using examples from the book, discuss your opinion. Include the judge's rulings, the jurors reactions, etc.
Essay Topic 2
If you were a lawyer, would you take the case? Why or why not? What factors would influence your decision?
Essay Topic 3
If the reports and information that came to light after the trial had been available during the trial, would the verdict have been different? Include a discussion of the EPA report, the Yankee Report, the information in the warehouse, etc.
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