Criminal Justice Rule of Law Case Study

Overview

Read the following cases:

1. Case Example 5-1: Ordonez v. Gillespie (Page 141)
2. Case Example 5-2: Shadburn v. Whitlow. (Page 144)
3. Case Example 6-12: Eisnaugle v McDonald’s (Page 230)
4. Case Example 6-15: Taboada v. Daly Seven, Inc (Pages 251-252)

For each case, identify the following:

1. Case name (1-point)
2. Parties involved (1-point)
3. The facts—circumstances that gave rise to the lawsuit (3-points)
4. The issue—legal question that the parties want resolved (2-points)
5. The judge’s decision—judge’s response to the issue (1-point)
6. The reasoning supporting the decision—basis and rationale for the decision (2-points)