Practicing Persuasive Written And Oral Advocacy: Case File III (Problem Supplement)

Based on a tort action in federal court against an Alabama church for financial explotation by a pastoral counselor,<i> this case simulation problem offers a complete set of court documents</i> to supplement your Persuasive Legal Writing, Pretrial Practice, Appellate Advocacy, or Moot Court class.<p class=copymedium><b>Case File III presents a complete set of realistic court documents:</b><li class=copymedium>A complaint, defensive motions with supporting documentation, and transcripts of six depositions in <i>Petrillo v. Rooks</i><li class=copymedium>A notice of appeal from a dispositive opinion and order<p class=copymedium><b>Case File III is a solid platform for:</b><li class=copymedium>Written and oral exercises <li class=copymedium>One or more memoranda and oral arguments before the district court <li class=copymedium>Briefs and oral arguments before the court of appeals<p class=copymedium><b>Case File III raises numerous legal issues, such as:</b><li class=copymedium>Diversity jurisdiction <li class=copymedium>State law bases for church liability for pastoral misconduct <li class=copymedium>Constitutional limits on church liability for pastoral misconduct <li class=copymedium>Testimonial privilege for confidential communications with clergy members