Statement of Facts for 1993 City-Wide Mock Trial Competitions. Sandra W. v. Gregg M [microform]
- Bib ID:
- 5577631
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- National Inst. for Citizen Education in the Law, Washington, DC
- Description:
-
- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1993
- 39 p.
- Summary:
-
Prepared by the District of Columbia Street Law Project for its 22nd annual city-wide mock trial competition, this instructional handout provides the material for a mock civil trial in which Sandra Williams sues Gregg Mason for negligent transmission of the Human Immuno-Deficient Virus (HIV). On the night of May 15, 1990, Sandra and Gregg engaged in unprotected sexual intercourse. Earlier that day, Gregg had taken an HIV blood test that was later to reveal that he was HIV-positive. After Gregg informed Sandra of the results, she was herself tested and diagnosed as HIV-positive. Sandra claims that Gregg negligently transmitted the disease and sues him for medical costs, loss wages, and emotional suffering. The handout clarifies the laws and explains the legal precedents. As evidence, the handout provides a summary of estimated medical costs for individuals infected with HIV; the questionnaire Gregg completed in the health clinic on May 15; and witness statements from Sandra, Sandra's college roommate, her personal physician, Gregg, the bartender from the bar where Sandra and Gregg met, and an Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) specialist. Through participation in mock trials and analysis of the activity, students gain an insider's perspective on courtroom procedure and a basic understanding of the legal mechanism through which society resolves its disputes. Mock trials develop critical analysis, questioning and listening skills, and skills in preparing and organizing materials. (JD)
- Notes:
-
- Availability: Social Studies School Service, Dept. A3, P.O. Box 802, Culver City, CA 90232-0802.
- ERIC Note: For related items, see SO 024 656-674. Some pages may not reproduce clearly.
- Teachers.
- Students.
- Practitioners.
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
- Genre/Form:
- Guides, Classroom
- Other authors/contributors:
- Available From:
- ERIC
- Copyright:
-
In Copyright
You may copy under some circumstances, for example you may copy a portion for research or study. Order a copy through Copies Direct to the extent allowed under fair dealing. Contact us for further information about copying.
- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2047 [Created/Published Date + 50 Years]
Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary, dramatic or musical work
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1997
Copyright status may not be correct if data in the record is incomplete or inaccurate. Other access conditions may also apply. For more information please see: Copyright in library collections.
Request this item
Request this item to view in the Library’s reading room.
Similar items
- Teaching Law to the Public [microform] : Catalogue of Law School Projects
- National Institute for Citizen Education in the Law Materials List [microform]
- Bibliography of Mock Trial Materials [microform]
- Substance Abuse and the Law [microform] : A Technical Assistance Paper for the Street Law Substance Abuse Lessons
- Statement of Facts for 1975 City-Wide Mock Trial Competitions. Georgia Floyd, Individually and as Parent and Next Friend of Minor, Nelson Floyd v. Fix-It Home Remodeling, Inc. and Sam Baldwin [microform]