Introduction to Law 601 Assignment # 1
Writing Assignment #1 to be Submitted for a Grade:
Open a blank Microsoft® Word® document which should be labeled ‘Introduction to Law 601 Assignment # 1’ followed by your last name and your student number. Once you have completed this assignment, save it on your computer where you will be able to find it. You will then use the ‘browse’ button at the bottom of the assignment to retrieve the assignment and then submit it by clicking the ‘upload’ button. Please have your student number, course number and assignment number on your work product.
You are a research clerk for the Law Firm of Smith and Jones. Bob, a good client has a problem and needs some advice. Senior Partner Sam Smith asks you to do the research, prepare a research memorandum and a letter to the client for Sam Smith to sign.
Bob, who lives in Los Angeles California, is a very generous person. Two months ago, he loaned $500.00 to Al. Al signed a promissory note which says that Al will repay the loan in one month. Al has not paid anything.
Bob loaned $7,000.00 to Cathy 14 months ago. Cathy signed a promissory note which states that she would pay the note in full in 12 months. She has not paid.
You do research for the Smith and Jones Law Firm. Bob, a good client of yours is having trouble and needs your help. Senior Partner Sam Smith has asked you to do the research, write a research memo and a letter to the client for him to sign.
Bob is a very kind person. He lives in Los Angeles, California. He gave Al $500 about two months ago. Al signed a note saying that he would pay back the loan in one month. Al has not paid anything.
Bob loaned $55,000 to Dan 24 months ago. Dan signed a promissory note stating he would repay the loan in 18 months. Dan has paid nothing. Al, Cathy, and Dan all reside in Los Angeles, California.
Research the state and federal court system for California. Determine the names and levels of the state and federal trial court and appellate court(s) in California. Determine the amount in controversy limit for each court level.
Part 1
Based upon your research of the courts in California and in the federal system, prepare a memorandum of law addressed to the Senior Partner explaining the finding of your research. Your Memorandum should include: 1) an overview of the state and federal courts in California, 2) which court or courts has/have jurisdiction for the amount in controversy in the three lawsuits that Bob wants to file, 3) why Bob should file his lawsuits in a particular court or courts, and 4) in which courts Bob must represent himself and in which courts he may be represented by an attorney.
Part 2
Homework help – Write a letter to Bob for Sam Smith\’s signature explaining the finding of your research. Your letter should include: 1) which court or courts has/have jurisdiction for the amount in controversy in the three lawsuits that Bob wants to file, 2) an overview of the state and federal courts in California, and 3) in which courts Bob must represent himself and in which courts he may be represented by an attorney.
Remember, this assignment must be prepared in Microsoft® Word® using the Times New Roman font, 12 point, single space, double space between paragraphs. Each page must be numbered, your last name, student number, assignment number, and course number must be included on the upper left hand corner of each page.
This research/writing assignment is to be submitted in the box at the bottom of the assignment page. Both Parts 1 and 2 MUST be in one file. You are only allowed to submit one file for this assignment.
