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FACTS:Mother/Baby and Bud Wiesr are involved in a head-on collision early one morning.Baby is killed in the accident.Neither of the drivers has any memory of the accident.There is some indication that Bud was under the influence of alcohol when the accident occurred.Both drivers are residents of Idaho.

The state of Idaho has three applicable statutes: 1. A person who negligently causes injury to another must compensate the injured party for the harm he or she suffered.2.All personal injury suits must be filed in the county where the injury was incurred.3. A person who, while under the influence of alcohol, causes an accident that results in the death of another is guilty of vehicular homicide. * For the Idaho courts use the subject matter jurisdiction presented in the Chpts 1&2 summary.*

PART I.

1.Identify each of the above statutes as either procedural or substantive law?1. Substantive; 2. Procedural; 3. Procedural

In a press release, the District Attorney announces that Mother has filed suit in the case but his office will wait for the results of a blood test before deciding whether or not to file charges in the case.

2.What type of liability might Bud have incurred?Bud may have incurred Both a criminal suit for driving under influence and civil suit between the mother and Bud.

Mother files her suit in Idaho District court alleging $875,000 in damages.

3. Does the Idaho District Court have subject matter jurisdiction in the case?No, the jurisdiction will be Circuit Court

4.Assuming that vehicular homicide is a felony, what court should the District Attorney file criminal charges in?This case will need to be handled in Circut under Idaho state law, due to the amount being over 75,000 and a felony involved.

Mother is requesting damages of $875,000 and an order restraining Bud from ever entering a tavern.

5.What type/types of remedy (relief) is Mother seeking?She is seeking remedy at law for the $875,000 and equitable remedy for the restraining order.

6.Who will determine the amount of damages Mother will receive?

Jury

7.Who will determine if the restraining order should be issued?

Judge

8.Briefly explain the process Mother will have to go through to initiate her suit.The plaintiff (the mother) will initiate the lawsuit by filing a complaint to the Federal Court System for wrongful death and driving under the influence. After the complaint is filed, a judge will issue summons. The plaintiff will then serve the summons to the defendant (Bud). The defendant will then respond within 30 days. Failure to respond will result in the plaintiff being awarded relief in the case. If the defended chooses to respond, he can either motion to dismiss, or answer with admitting or denying guilt. He can also file a counterclaim and claim that the mother was the negligent driver.

9. What will the standard of proof be in Mother's suit?What is the standard of proof in the District Attorney's case?The standard of proof in the Mother's suit is by a preponderance of the evidence and clear and convincing evidence. The Mother will need standard of proof byproving that beyond reasonable doubt Bud negligently drove and killed the plaintiff's son. Examples include: police report, breathalyzer results, any images from the accident, etc. The DA's standard of proof is any evidence that proves that Bud didn't drive negligently. Most common example: a witness.

At trial Mother prevails and is awarded $675,000.Nine weeks later, Sue comes forward and says that she saw the accident. Sue says that it looked to her as if Bud was parked along the road and that Mother crossed the centerline and ran into him.Bud appeals the civil court verdict?

10. In what court should Bud file his appeal?Federal Court

11.Will the appellate court consider the Sue's testimony?No because they look at errors in the case and not new evidence.

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PART II:Is the law substantive or procedural?

1.All school buses are required to stop at railroad crossings.Substantive

2.A person must be 21 years of age to purchase alcoholic beverages.Substantive

3.A defendant has 30 days from the date of service of a summons to respond to the court.Procedural

4.All cars built for sale in the U.S. must be equipped with seatbelts.Procedural

5.An appeal of a trial court verdict must be filed within 90 days of the court verdict.Procedural

6.Property owners must clear their sidewalks within 24 hours of a snowfall.Substantive

PART III: Identify the following as a question of law or fact.

1.Was the manufacturer's product unreasonably dangerous?Fact

2.Is a contract created by a minor legally enforceable?Law

3.Does a university policy restricting demonstrations on campus violate the First Amendment to the Constitution?Law

4.Did the defendant intentionally strike the plaintiff?Fact

5.Were the defendant's headlights on at the time of the accident?Fact

PART IV: Which of the following could be heard by a federal court?(In which would the federal court havesubject matter jurisdiction?)Assume all applicable law isstate lawunless otherwise noted.

1.Mike is a resident of Idaho and Howard is a resident of Oregon.Mike tells his roommate that Howard regularly cheats on his wife.The statement is untrue and Howard sues Mike for slander claiming $30,000 in damages.Yes Federal Court

2. Dixi is a resident of Washington and Terry is also a resident of Washington.Dixi defrauds Terry in an investment scheme.Terry sues Dixi alleging $84,000 in damages?No Federal Court

3.Becky is a resident of Oregon and Jill is a resident of Oregon.Federal law prohibits employment discrimination based on hair color.Jill is a redhead and believes that Becky did not hire her because of her hair color.Jill sues Becky alleging $6,500 in damages?No Federal Court

4. Hank is a resident of California and Bill is a resident of Nevada.Hank is crossing the street and is accidentally run over by Bill.Hank sues Bill claiming $250,000 in damages.Yes Federal Court