ELEMENTS B1 & B2: ASSIGNMENT SHEET (8/17-9/9)
Numbers in parentheses refer to pages in the posted Course Materials
Numbers preceded by IM refer to pages in posted Information Memos
CP means I’ve posted the document directly on the Course Page
CLASS #1: Introduction; Pierson v. Post
B1: Wed Aug 17: 8:00-9:20 am
B2: Thu Aug 18: 8:00-9:20 am
ALL: Introductory Material (IM3-17)
Note: The Rule of Capture (1)
Pierson Glossary of Terms (2-3)
Pierson Majority Opinion & Dissent (3-6)
Discussion Questions 1.01-1.02 (6-7)
CLASS #2: Pierson cont’d
B1: Fri Aug 19: 9:25-10:40 am
B2: Fri Aug 19: 7:55-9:10 am
ALL: Discussion Questions 1.03-1.04(a) (7)
CLASS #3: Pierson cont’d
B1: Mon Aug 22: 7:55-9:20 am
B2: Tue Aug 23: 7:55-9:20 am
ALL: Case Briefs: Suggested Content (IM17-21)
Pierson Majority Opinion & Dissent (3-6) (Reread)
Pierson v. Post Self-Quiz & Comments (CP)
Prepare Pierson Brief for Class Discussion
CLASS #4: Pierson cont’d
B1: Wed Aug 24: 7:55-9:20 am
B2: Thu Aug 25: 7:55-9:20 am
ALL: Pierson Brief cont’d & Discussion Questions 1.04(b & c) & 1.05 1.06 (7)
CLASS #5: Pierson cont’d
B1: Fri Aug 26: 9:25-10:40 am
B2: Fri Aug 26: 7:55-9:10 am
ALL: Pierson Brief cont’d & Discussion Questions 1.06-1.07 (7)
CLASS #6: Pierson cont’d; Introduction to Liesner v. Wanie
B1: Mon Aug 29: 7:55-9:20 am
B2: Tue Aug 30: 7:55-9:20 am
ALL: Discussion Questions 1.08-1.11 (7-8)
Note: Directed Verdicts & Other Dispositive Motions (8-10)
Comparison Box #1: Foxes v. Wolves (11-12)
Liesner Appellate Opinion (13)
URANIUM: Discussion Questions 1.12-1.14 (14)
CLASS #7: Closing Up Pierson; Liesner cont’d
B1: Wed Aug 31: 7:55-9:20 am
B2: Thu Sep 1: 7:55-9:20 am
ALL: Discussion Questions 1.10-1.11 cont’d (8)
RADIUM: Liesner Brief for Class Discussion
Discussion Question 1.15 (14)
CLASS #8: Liesner cont’d
B1: Fri Sep 2: 9:25-10:40 am
B2: Fri Sep 2: 7:55-9:10 am
OXYGEN: Discussion Question 1.16-1.18 (14)
Mon Sep 5: B1 No Class (Labor Day)
CLASS #9: Liesner Trial Record
B2: Tue Sep 6: 7:55-9:20 am
B1: Wed Sep 7: 7:55-9:20 am
ALL: Liesner: Proceedings in the Trial Court (15-25)
Liesner Trial Record Self-Quiz & Comments (CP)
KRYPTON: Discussion Questions 1.19(a) (25)
URANIUM: Discussion Questions 1.19(b) & 1.20-1.22 (25)
CLASS #10: State v. Shaw
B1 & B2: Thu Sep 8: Both Sections Meet Together in A110 7:55-9:20
ALL: Comparison Box #2 (26-27)
State v. Shaw Appellate Opinion (27-29)
State v. Shaw Self-Quiz & Comments (CP)
RADIUM: Discussion Questions 1.23-1.25 (29)
OXYGEN: Shaw Brief (for class discussion)
CLASS #11: Shaw cont’d
B1: Fri Sep 9: 9:25-10:40 am
B2: Fri Sep 9: 7:55-9:10 am
ALL: Instructions for Group Written Assignments & Case Briefs (IM22-24)
Common Writing Concerns (IM24-26)
Specific Instructions for Written Assignment #1 (forthcoming on course page)
(I’ll take Qs in class)
KRYPTON: Discussion Questions 1.26-1.29 (29-30)
IMPORTANT FUTURE DATES
· Sat Sep 24: GROUP WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT #1 DUE @ 2:00 p.m.
· Fri Sep 30: Both Sections: Practice Midterm (9-10 a.m. Room E352)
o For Disability Accommodations, See Disability Services Office
o For Conflicts or Exam-Day Problems, See Dean of Students Office
· Sat Oct 1-Sun Oct 9: Fall Break
· Wed Oct 12: B1 No Class (Yom Kippur)
· Thu Oct 13: Both Sections Together in A110 7:55-9:20
· Sun Oct 23: GROUP WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT #2 DUE @ 8:00 p.m.
· Wed Nov 2: Fajer Exam Workshop 12:20-1:50 p.m. Room E352
· Tue Nov 8: Fajer Exam Workshop (Encore Presentation) 12:20-1:50 p.m. Room E352
· Wed Nov 9: GROUP WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT #3 DUE @ 8:00 p.m.
· Wed Nov 23-Fri Nov 25: No Class (Thanksgiving)
· Mon. Nov 28: Both Sections Together in A110 7:55-9:20 (Final Class)
· Tue. Nov 29: Review Session (Both Sections) in A110 7:55-9:20 (Strongly Recommended but No Attendance Taken)
· Fri Dec 2: Elements Final Exam (Morning; Time & Locations TBA)
o For Disability Accommodations, See Disability Services Office
o For Conflicts or Exam-Day Problems, See Dean of Students Office