Opinion+Statements

There are different directions for this assignment, depending upon your role.

The Majority Opinion will be written by the chief justice, if he is in the majority; if he is not, then the justice with the most seniority will write a summation of the majority opinion. The paper should be 3-5 pages in length.

The Minority opinion will be written by the judge the in minority with the greatest seniority. It will summarize the minority opinion, and it too will be 3-5 pages in length.

The rest of the students will write concurring and opposing opinions that support the majority or minority opinion. It too will be 3-5 pages in length. These opinions should include strong statements about why you feel the court made the right or wrong decision. Again corroborate your opinion with the facts.