Category Archives: Courses

Relation-back timing hypos

Instructions: For the four scenarios below, does the amended complaint avoid statute of limitations problems by relating back to the time the original complaint was filed?  See FRCP 15(c)(1)(C). Facts: Prior to the expiration of the statute of limitations (SOL), Paul sues Donald for negligence arising from a car accident.  He files and serves the […]

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Intellectual Property resources

Books Boyle & Jenkins Casebook: James Boyle & Jennifer Jenkins, Intellectual Property: Law & The Information Society—Cases And Materials (2014). The full free Creative Commons PDF may be downloaded here. Individual chapters are available here. If you wish, you may purchase a printed paperback version of the casebook for low cost at Amazon. Statutory Supplement: Selected Statutes & Treaties for […]

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Answer Drafting Exercises

Draft answers to the following allegations in compliance with the FRCP. HYPO ONE Relevant allegation: 3) Defendant borrowed the plaintiff’s red Mazda Miata, dented it, and never returned it. What you learn after your Rule 11 inquiry: Your client did borrow the plaintiff’s Mazda Miata and did dent it, although your client did return it. […]

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