Lake Forest College Mock Trial
Welcome, Members!
Welcome to the Members' Section of the Mock Trial website! On this page, we will post announcements, information, and file downloads for team members. It is extremely important that you check this page regularly, as updates regarding practices, competitions, and other team events will be posted here throughout the year.
Announcements
7/31/2010: New Case Announced
AMTA recently released a summary of its new product liability case, which is set to be published to teams on August 15th. Lake Forest will likely be receiving its copy shortly after this date. Check back for more updates and details, however. You may find a summary of the case below:
"In 2009, a young child swallowed several dozen beads from his older sister's make-your-own jewelry set. His babysitter found him lying on the carpet minutes later and hurried him to the hospital. The boy died shortly after. Tests revealed that the beads he swallowed contained 1,4-butanediol, a precursor for a controlled substance called gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid ("GHB"). The boy's parent has brought a civil lawsuit for negligence and strict liability against the toy company that designed and manufactured the jewelry set that allegedly caused the boy's death."
File Downloads
Access to some of the following files may be restricted. Please contact the President for password information and other questions about access.
Audition files (2010)
Audition Case: Wright v. Play and Learn Children Center
other resources
2010 Fall Syllabus
Rules of Evidence Cheat Sheet, Part I
Rules of Evidence Cheat Sheet, Part II
2010-2011 AMTA Case (TBA)
