Our first day of class will be Wednesday, January 20, at 1:30. We will be meeting remotely via Zoom, at this link: https://csuohio.zoom.us/j/86265490248?pwd=M1pocjdHTTk0elZCOEx6NzlyK2ZXUT09

(Meeting ID: 862 6549 0248; Password: 462426). I realize it is Inauguration Day, and we may need to be flexible. Stay attentive for updates.

For the semester, class readings/assignments will come from:

1) a book you will need to purchase. Oppenheimer, Leiwant, and Wheeler, Patt v. Donner: A Simulated Casefile for Learning Civil Procedure (any edition). http://www.civilprocedurecasefile.com/

2) free readings accessible electronically that will be made available to you.

3) filings made in actual lawsuits

Throughout the semester, we will be working our way through a few different civil cases. Throughout the semester, you will be asked frequently to assume the role of a lawyer, tasked with navigating your procedural and ethical obligations to secure the best result for your client.

For the first day of class, read the following background materials.

Patt v. Donner (simulation): Fair Housing Act case involving claim of discrimination by a tenant.

Chapter 1 of the Oppenheimer book, available at: http://www.civilprocedurecasefile.com/forms/materials1.pdf?v=2 (NOTE: do not start working on the complaint exercise at the end of the chapter).

Client intake interview with P. Patt. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOIZccJlR0U&feature=youtu.be

Kareem v. United States: constitutional action seeking injunction against being placed on the targeted "kill list"

Simon Hooper & Amandla Thomas-Johnson, Journalist Bilal Abdul Kareem files lawsuit over alleged US 'kill list' available at https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/journalist-bilal-abdul-kareem-files-lawsuit-over-alleged-us-kill-list

Yearta v. Amusements of America: tort and contract case arising out of the an injury at a fair

Kelsey Ott, Delta Fair worker files $25M lawsuit after being shocked while installing ride, available at https://wreg.com/news/delta-fair-worker-files-25m-lawsuit-after-being-shocked-while-installing-ride/

The course's Blackboard page will be available shortly, and will be used heavily in the class.

Let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to getting to know you!