Rules of Evidence
What rule number is Opinion Testimony by Lay Witness?
Rule 701
How many parties are in this case and who are they?
The only parties to this case are Plaintiff River Knox and Defendant Lincoln Adventure Co., LLC.
Did Harper see the owl?
No
What is Exhibit 14?
Post-Race Statement
How many students can be on one roster? (Min and Max)
5-7 students
According to rule 403, what relevant evidence can be excluded? (At least 2 answers)
unfair prejudice, confusing the issues, misleading the jury, undue delay, wasting time, or needlessly presenting cumulative evidence.
What is negligence?
failure to do something which a reasonably careful person would do, or the doing of something which a reasonably careful person would not
What is Harper's job?
Account manager at Ackerley Insurance
What did the Forest Ranger Clearance advise?
caution and additional volunteer support in the talus scramble zone. Event organizers are advised to reinforce safety protocols for participants.
Strongly reconsider re-reouting
How long is an ultra marathon?
longer than 26.2 miles
According to Rule 607, Who may impeach a witness?
Any party, including the party that called the witness, may attack the witness’s credibility.
What is Pretrial 7?
All documents, signatures, and exhibits included in the case materials are authentic
NEARING 6 figures
What is Exhibit 7?
Race Volunteer Assignment Roster
Where has River not run? (MCQ)
A. Minnesota B. Colorado C. Arizona D. Utah CORRECT=C.ARIZONA
What is Rule 608?
A Witness’s Character For Truthfulness or Untruthfulness
What is assumption of risk?
A plaintiff impliedly assumes the risk that is inherent in the nature of an activity where the plaintiff is aware of and appreciates a danger that has been created by a defendant’s negligence, but the plaintiff nevertheless voluntarily proceeds to encounter that risk.
What is River's mantra?
“If you see me leaving a race in anything other than running shoes, call NASA, because I just got hit by a meteor.”
How many racers did not finish? (Exhibit 16) (MCQ)
A. 56
B. 64
C. 72
D. 78
CORRECT = B. 64
What is the Barred Owl's Call?
Who Cooks For You
Name 4 Exceptions to the Rule Against Hearsay – Regardless of Whether the Declarant is Available as a Witness (Hint: Rule 803 not 801)
Present Sense Impression, Excited Utterance, Then-Existing Mental Emotional or Physical Condition, Statement Made for Medical Diagnosis or Treatment, Recorded Recollection, Records of Regularly Conducted Activity, Absence of Regularly Conducted Activity, Public Records, Absence of a Public Record, Statements in Ancient Documents, Statements in Learned Treatises, Periodicals or Pamphlets, Reputation Concerning Character, Judgment of a Previous Conviction,
What must be proven for count 1? (Hint: 4 answers)
1.defendant did/didn't act in way claimed by plaintiff so the defendant was negligent 2.plaintiff injured 3. negligence was proximate cause 4. showed utter indifference to plaintiff's safety
When did Scout radio that River had fallen?
12:03
What critters were mentioned in the pre-race email? (Name 2)
copperheads, cottonmouths, timber rattlers, armadillos, deer, coyotes, and bats.
Why are Barred Owls able to swoop and sneak up on runners?
Specialized wing feathers that muffle sound