Practicing Persuasive Written and Oral Advocacy: Caes File III (Problem Supplement)

Based on a tort action in federal court against an Alabama church for financial explotation by a pastoral counselor, this case simulation problem offers a complete set of court documents to supplement your Persuasive Legal Writing, Pretrial Practice, Appellate Advocacy, or Moot Court class. Case File III presents a complete set of realistic court documents:A complaint, defensive motions with supporting documentation, and transcripts of six depositions in Petrillo v. RooksA notice of appeal from a dispositive opinion and order Case File III is a solid platform for:Written and oral exercisesOne or more memoranda and oral arguments before the district courtBriefs and oral arguments before the court of appeals Case File III raises numerous legal issues, such as:Diversity jurisdictionState law bases for church liability for pastoral misconductConstitutional limits on church liability for pastoral misconductTestimonial privilege for confidential communications with clergy membersDavid W. Miller is the author of 'Practicing Persuasive Written and Oral Advocacy: Caes File III (Problem Supplement)', published 2005 under ISBN 9780735556645 and ISBN 0735556644.