Chapter 2 Courts and Court Procedure

• Final group presentations-1st group project Administrative Law

• HOMEWORK: Read Ch. 2 Courts and Court Procedure pgs. 11-19

• Be prepared to discuss tomorrow in class

• Discussion of Writ of Cert/Mandamus (handout)

• Discussion of Supreme Court Docket/Calendar

• Give out study guide pgs. to all students.

• Ch. 2 Quiz Friday

• Review slides presentation on google classroom.

• Check classroom for Lesson Outline document.

• Lecture on Function/Jurisdiction/Classification of the Court

• State Court Classification see illustration on pg. 16 figure 2-2

• Discussion of State Court Classification(hyperlink)/Classification of Court Discussion (Trial, Appellate, Municipal)

• Supreme Court Calendar (check hyperlink)

• Breakdown of Federal Courts and Jurisdiction (check hyperlink)

• Structure of Federal Court System (hyperlink)

• Federal Court Classification see illustration on pg. 14 figure 2.1

• CHAPTER 2 QUIZ

• US Federal Court Circuit Map

• Chapter 2 HW questions are no later than the 10/16

10/12

• NO SCHOOL-COLUMBUS DAY

• Review slides presentation for Chapter 2

• Give back quiz and review.

• Classwork: Ch. 2 Study Guide pgs. 12-14 complete all. This includes the CASE PROBLEM on the bottom of page 14. It is a multi part question. You will not get credit if this is not thoroughly completed. I will be the judge. Use the outline given on preceding pages.

• Trial Procedure/Filing a Suit in a Civil Action

• Review jurisdiction with article that deals with Admirality and maritime law. Discussion.

• HW- Complaint form is due with fictitious scenario. Mr. Wallace is to get served!

• Supreme Court Docket article #2

• Discussion of 3 articles: "Mom tells of dreams cut short"/"Age limit eyed for energy drinks"/"Court to hear affirmative action"/"Reform bail law for safety"

• Homework: Student needs to find "Complaint" form to start action in small claims court. Fill-in form with fictitious scenario regarding plaintiff and defendant.

• Each student is their own plaintiff and Mr. Wallace is the defendant for every lawsuit.

• Students doing research for SEARS Chapter 11 Bankruptcy filing.

• Post google document to classroom assignment.

• Show examples of Civil Court complaint forms.

• Give back Chapter 2 quizzes and go over.

• Go over end of Chapter HW questions. Question #4 use Newsday article to discuss.

10/16

• Chapter 2 Test