DETAILS

Ms. Harrison, a lawyer, and Mr. Smith, a potential plaintiff, meet again. The lawyer addresses an important detail missing from the initial report. Mr. Smith recalls the incident, explaining that he acted impulsively. The lawyer clarifies the legal implications of such omission and the potential consequences on the case.

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LEARNING GOALS

In this activity, you will learn how to conduct a legal consultation ensuring thorough gathering of incident details and using appropriate legal terminology. You will become familiar with discussing critical tort law concepts like battery, assault, liability, and perjury, while helping your client understand the importance of full disclosure and the potential consequences of omitting key facts.