General Rules
The time when the plaintiff and defense ask the judge for permissions and make appearances.
What is pretrial?
Minnesota Mock Trial Simplified Rules of Evidence
What is the basis of our objections, or our rule book?
An out of court statement being used to prove the truth of the matter asserted.
What is hearsay?
1. Ask permission to move about the well, timekeeper to use an iPad, and timekeeper to sit in the witness box
2. Ask how to object and if they have a copy of the latest case clarifications
3. Make appearances/introductions
The newspaper in this case and the party opponent for the plaintiff
Who is the Cahil Monitor?
5 minutes
What is the limit for opening statements?
This article is about whether or not evidence is relevant to today's trial.
What is Article IV, Article 4, or 400 objections?
What is the bar for relevance?
1. Establish the foundation for the exhibit
2. Show exhibit to opposing counsel
3. Ask judge if they want a copy
4. Show the witness
5. Ask the foundational questions
6. Offer exhibit into evidence
How do you enter evidence?
Retired county commissioner and party opponent of the defense.
Who is Hayden Brooks?
7 minutes (including rebuttal for the plaintiff)
This article pertains to what is and is not hearsay.
What is Article VIII, Article 8, or 800 objections?
Testifying about something that hasn't happened or something they couldn't possibly know (such as the emotions or intentions of someone else).
What is speculation?
1. Stand up
2. Say objection
3. Wait for the judge to allow you to make an argument
4. Make Argument
How do you object?
September 22, 2017
When did the Cahill Monitor publish the article on Hayden Brooks?
Stand up and say your honor.
What is the proper way for attorneys to address the judge?
Objections in this article pertain to opinions and expert testimony.
What is Article VII, Article 7, or 700 objections
Your honor even though this question asks for a yes or no answer it is not leading the witness in one way or the other, therefore it is not a leading question.
What is the response to a 611 objection?
1. Establish witnesses background
2. Enter Curriculum Vitae if available
3. Ask the judge to allow this witness to testify as an expert in their field
October 30th, 2016.
When was the alleged bribe to take place?
First, defendant published the newspaper article containing statements that Plaintiff Hayden Brooks accepted a bribe in exchange for agreeing to improperly affect or influence the outcome of the County Board’s decision on Morgan Ramsey’s pipeline application in Ramsey’s favor; Second, such statements were false; Third, Defendant Cahill Monitor published such statements either: (a) with knowledge that they were false; or (b) with reckless disregard for whether they were true or false at a time when defendant had serious doubts as to whether they were true. Fourth, such article was read by the public; and Fifth, Plaintiff Hayden Brooks’s reputation was damaged.
What are the Elements of Defamation?
Objections in this article include Lack of Personal knowledge and evidence of character and conduct of witness. And pertaining to what the witness can testify about.
What is Article VI, Article 6, or 600 objections?
Strobel explaining how Brooks plays pool every Sunday
What is an example of a rule 602 violation?
Confirm that there is a statement that goes against what is in the statement
“You have previously made a statement before today is that correct”
“You had the opportunity to read, review, and update this statement didn’t you?”
“And you signed this statement attesting to its truth and accuracy is that right?”
“I am now approaching opposing counsel with the witness’ statement I will be referring to line __”
“May I approach the witness with their statement”
“I have just handed you your statement. Is that your signature on the last page?”
“Please read along silently as I read aloud line __”
“Did I read that correctly?”
“Your honor may I approach the witness to retrieve their statement?”
MOVE ON
What is the impeachment process?
Supreme Court Associate Justice and namesake of Brooks and Christoff's alma mater.
Who is Justice David Lillehaug?