September 29, 2016

POS 282 INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN LAW
In class today, Thursday 9/29, we spent pretty much the entire class going over the Jones case brief that is due next Thursday. We explored all of the arguments made (by the Commissioner, the Solicitor General, the dissent, and even by Jones) and the responses given (issues and holdings). We also talked about the dissenting opinion, and how they challenged specific holdings of the majority. Finally, I spent a little time talking about the cause of action in Katko, and the nature of a common law cause of action. The assignment for Tuesday 10/4 is to work on your Jones case brief, and review Katko and the Maine statute on use of force.