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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. What is "res judicata?"

2. How much money does each family get initially in cash from the Grace settlement?

3. Who is James Quarles?

4. How long does Schlictmann's geologist say that TCE had been in the soil?

5. When Schlictmann's firm is in serious financial trouble right before the trial of phase 2, what excuse does Gordon use to fend off creditor West Publishing in St. Paul, Minnesota?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the verdict in Phase 1 of the trial?

2. How does Schlictmann discredit John Guswa's testimony?

3. Does Schlictmann do what he wants to do in his summation to the jury at the end of Phase 1?

4. After the Court of Appeals ruling, why does Schlictmann reject the Beatrice offer?

5. What is Schlictmann's goal during Phase 1?

6. During Phase 1 of the trial what does Schlictmann have to prove to the jury?

7. What is Schlictmann's opinion about the Court of Appeals initial ruling?

8. Following the trial but before the verdict, what do Schlictmann and Nesson realize is their biggest mistake and why?

9. What is Schlitmann's immediate reaction to the verdict in Phase 1?

10. How does Schlictmann imagine that he would begin the Phase 2 trial?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

This case is high profile. Discuss the publicity surrounding the case both pre-trial, during the trial, and post-trial. Do you think that this benefits the plaintiffs? The defendants?

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

Discuss the Phase 1 verdict. Include what it was, the reactions by the lawyers, the parties, and the press. Do you think the verdict is fair?

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