In the courtroom
What is a Presiding Judge?
The person who makes rulings on objections
What is Hearsay?
A statement being used for the truth of the matter asserted
Who is the plaintiff in this case?
Taylor Malcolm
Who is the Defendant in this case?
Utopia Zoo (Jordan Hammond is the representative, not the Defendant)
What is a counsel table?
Where you sit during trial
Who can make an objection?
Only the attorney Examining the witness
What is character evidence?
Because someone acted one way before, they're going to act that way again. AKA Propensity
Where does Taylor Malcolm go to school?
University of Utopia
How did seven people break their noses at Hedge Gardens?
On the Slayer the restraints came loose and they slammed their faces on the ride
Act out how to make an objection
1. Objection
2. Your honor
3. *rule name*
4. *rule number* (Optional but will look and score better)
5. May I be heard?
What is the Well?
The part of the courtroom in between the Counsel Tables and the Judge where you present your case
If Taylor Malcolm said "And then Devin Grant asked me if my car was blue" Is that Objectionable?
No. Hearsay has to be a statement, that is a question
What is the Charge?
Negligence
What is Exhibit 6?
The warning sign posted in all the tram cars
Who do you present the opening statement/closing argument to?
The Jury - (Not the presiding Judge)
Who are the bailiff and clerk, and what do they do?
Bailiff is the timekeeper (Brought by Defense), and Clerk swears in the witnesses (Brought by Plaintiff)
(DOUBLE POINTS) What is Rule 801?
Hearsay
What is a stipulation?
Facts that both sides agree on
(DOUBLE POINTS) What is the name of Taylor Malcolm's consulting physician?
Jesse Cruz M.D.
What is an Affidavit?
The witnesses statement (And the only thing you can reference during your testimony)
Which side of the room does the Plaintiff side sit?
Which ever side is closest to the jury
(DOUBLE POINTS) What is Rule 404?
Character evidence
How much money did Devin Grant make from the case about the Politician injured in a car wreck?
$50,000
(DOUBLE POINTS) What is stipulation 2?
All exhibits are authentic
What do you say after your sides last witness testifies?
"Your honor, the Plaintiff/Defense rests"