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LGST 201 University Maryland University College Week 2 Hastings Case Discussion

 

  • Refer to course material using proper Bluebook in-text citations.
  • Post responses here in public discussion forum.
  • Please put the following in the subject line: Discussion + your name
  • Address each classmate by name in your responses, and sign your name to each posting, please.
  • Responses should be in depth, comprehensive, and promote further discussion beyond merely agreeing/disagreeing.

Discussion: Part 1 due Saturday, 11:59 pm ET; Part 2 due Tuesday, 11:59 pm ET

Part 1:

Background: Chong and her team of paralegals and legal assistants working on the Hastings case begin to focus more specifically on the issues in the case.

She asks you to prepare an analysis of the questions to be answered in the case, the central issue and the cause of action in Hastings’ case. Your analysis will become the basis for a discussion with the team.

To begin your analysis, review the facts in the Hastings case (see HASTINGS CASE FACTS: Projects 1,2,3,4 in Content).

Instructions:

To begin your analysis, review the facts in the Hastings case (see HASTINGS CASE FACTS: Projects 1,2,3,4 in Content).

Read again the three cases relevant to Hastings’ case:

  • Deering Woods Condominium Association, 377 Md. 250
  • Joseph, 173 Md. App. 305
  • Maans, 161 Md. App. 620
  1. Applying the background and facts in Hastings’ case, and the three relevant cases (see above), prepare a summary to address the following items:
  • Question(s) to be answered in the case
  • Central issue in the case
  • Cause of action

Part 2:

React to two colleagues’ comments.

Label all parts of analysis, as needed.

Write in correct, complete sentences in paragraph format, unless instructed otherwise.

Use Arial or Times Roman, size 12 font.