Judge Hoffman
Law
Courthouse
100

Judge Hoffman's favorite movie?

What is Saving Private Ryan?

100

During the first trial we witnessed, there were some major mistakes the attorneys made that set an example of what NOT to do as a lawyer. What were two major ones?

What is being late and not printing exhibits?

100

Who makes all funding decisions for the Court?

What is the County Commissioner?

200

Which celebrity did the man who mugged Judge Hoffman resemble?

What is Snoop Dogg?

200

On the first day, we listened to a case that was up for dismissal where the term “privity” kept popping up. What is the definition of this term?

What is the relationship between the two parties that is recognized by law?

200

How many district court judges are in the new side, or “annex”?

What is 11 or 11/13?

300

Where did Judge Hoffman meet his wife?

What is Trinity University?

300

What do crashworthness lawsuits entail?

What is injuries that could have been prevented by protective equipment installed in the car?

300

Which floors of the George Allen Courthouse are the district court judges located on?

What are floors 5 through 8?

400

How long has Judge Hoffman served in the 68th District Civil Court?

What is almost 20 years/ 20 years in November?

400

What does DWOP mean?

What is dismissal for want of prosecution?

400

There is a large difference between district courts and civil courts when it comes to real estate law. What is this?

What is District Courts have exclusive purview over title to real estate. County Courts do not have this, they have jurisdiction over possession of real estate?

500

When Judge Hoffman sits for small jury trials. How many weeks does he say the trial will last?

What is three weeks?

500

In civil cases, who is the burden of proof on?

What is the plaintiff?

500

Let us imagine jurors 7, 15, and 21 are struck. What is the new strike zone?

What is 1 through 27?