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By: James Egbert,Karyn Campbell, and
Nichole Martz
The Do’s and Don’t with Court Proceedings with Foodborne Outbreaks
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ObjectivesPreparing for CourtDo’s and Don’ts in CourtReview the Fact PatternTestimony (Role Play)
Civil MatterState Matter
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Preparing for Court What do you have to prove to win?
What is the law?What evidence do I need?
Physical evidenceExpert reportsWitnesses Hearsay???
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What is the law?The law changes from state to state.
Federal lawState lawAdministrative codes (county and local
municipality)
Is this the correct law for this case?Do you know the current law?The law will tell you what facts are needed
to prove the case. (Evidence)
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What evidence do I need?Types of Evidence
Direct evidenceEvidence that directly proves a fact
Standing outside while it is snowing Circumstantial evidence
Proves a fact from which an inference of the existence of another fact may be drawnWaking up and seeing snow on
the ground
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Forms of Evidence Types of EvidencePhysical evidence
Material object that plays some actual role in the matter that gave rise to the litigation
Witness testimony Generally, may only testify as to facts
personally observed by that witnessGenerally, can not give opinions
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Forms of Evidence Types of EvidenceExpert testimony
Have knowledge outside the scope of the average juror
Can give opinions
HearsayAn out of court statement offered for the
truth of the matter asserted
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Forms of Evidence (for a Regulator)SamplesAnalytical ResultsInspection ReportsRecords Collected During an InspectionPhotographsOther Documents and Writings
AffidavitsCollection ReportsInvestigative MemorandaRegulatory Notes
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Do’s and Don’ts of Preparing for CourtDo’s
Be organized!Make sure you have all of your evidence
Have enough copies for the court and other attorneys
Make sure your witnesses are preparedSubpoena? Do they know where to go?Confirm their appearance
Call the court the day before to confirm the hearing
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Do’s and Don’ts of Preparing for CourtDon’ts
Don’t wait until the last minute
Don’t make anything upCircumstantial
Evidence
vs. Fabrication
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Do’s and Don’ts of the Court Room Do dress professionally
First impressions countNice church or office attire You are more likely to be treated with respect if
you dress appropriately
Don’t dress professionally if your profession is the local drunkard or a rock musician Torn t-shirts? Sweat pants? Bandanna? Really!?If you look like a gang member or criminally
insane you will most likely be treated like one.
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Say Yes to the Dress!
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A. B.
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A. B.
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A. B.
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B.A.
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A. B.
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B.A.
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Do’s and Don’ts of the Court Room Do be on time
Be early – It shows you care about your case and that you take the courts time seriously
Don’t be late It shows you are unreliable You could lose by default
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Do’s and Don’ts of the Court Room Do be respectful
Speak up, say “sir,” “ma’am,” and “your honor”Don’t talk back Wait your turn
Don’t be disrespectfulIn court, being disrespectful, flippant, rude, or
nonchalant just makes the judge like you lessAnother word for disrespect is contempt
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Do’s and Don’ts of the Court Room Do listen and follow instructions
When in doubt, ask the clerk!Be courteous to the judge’s staff. If your
rude, the clerk will be less likely to help you.
Don’t make up your own rulesActing outside of the rules, just irritates the
judge. Guess what happens when a judge thinks
you have wasted his or her time?
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Do’s and Don’ts of the Court Room Do’s of Giving Testimony
Tell the truth and be straightforward even if it means you will lose
Keep your emotions under control Listen to the entire question before answering If you do not understand the questions, say so.Answer “yes” if asked if you and your lawyer went
over your testimony to prepare for trial Be pleasant to opposing council, even if you hate
his or her gutsHave a positive attitude Try to act naturally
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Do’s and Don’ts of the Court Room Don’ts of Giving Testimony
Don’t tell lies – even small onesDon’t chew gum Don’t make facesDon’t try to memorize your answers Don’t worry if your forgot something Don’t interrupt the person asking questions Don’t try to be cute or tell jokes Don’t act hostile
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Fact Pattern: Parties Facility: Convenience store/
Restaurant/Gas Station Name: Jed’s One Stop Owner: J. D. ClampettManager: Jethro Bodine Health Inspector: Jane Hathaway Injured Parties: Lester Flats, Earl Scruggs,
Milburn Drysdale
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Fact Pattern: Inspection Jed’s One Stop
November 15, 2013 – Inspected by Hathaway December 15, 2013 – Re-inspected by
Hathaway February 12, 2014 – Spot check inspection by
Hathaway
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Fact Pattern: Product Chicken
Secret Recipe Time-temperature abuse of foodImproper holding of foodFood was observed uncovered, risking
contaminationHand washing sink in preparation area did
not have hand soap
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Before Court Preparation What’s the law?Who has to testify? What evidence do I need?
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Witness Examination For the prosecution
Jane Hathaway Jed Clampett Dr. Oz – medical expert
For the defense Jed ClampettJethro Bodine Granny
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Jane Hathaway What prep is involved?If you represented Jane, what questions
would you ask her? If you represented Jed, how would your
cross examine her?
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Dr. OzHow would your prepare Dr. Oz?
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JedIf you were the prosecutor what would you
do to cross examine him?
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Jethro Bodine Is there any value in having Jethro
testifying?
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Thank you for you time!