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An incident with a Swiss Army knife leads to a suit against the police department for battery, false arrest, and intentional infliction of emotional distress in the Brooks v. Lawrence & the Metro City Police Department mock trial case.
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Instructional Ideas
- Invite local attorneys to serve as advisors as participants practice their roles
Classroom Considerations
- Part of a series of 13 mock trial cases
- The activity presumes participants are well-versed in mock trial protocols
Pros
- The 66-page packet includes all required scripts, related criminal and civil statutes and case laws, evidence logs, and sample testimonies
Cons
- None