Sharon v. City of Newton
Essay
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Identify the Plaintiff(s) in the case.
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2.
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Identify the Defendant(s) in the case.
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3.
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Is the Plaintiff seeking money for her injuries?
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4.
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Describe the incident in which Merav was injured.
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5.
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Describe Merav’s injuries from her fall.
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6.
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What was Merav’s cheerleading experience at the time of her
injury?
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7.
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What is a parental consent release form?
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8.
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Explain the City of Newton’s reason(s) for asking the court to enforce the
parental consent release.
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9.
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List the facts that support the school’s argument that Merav and her
father understood the terms of the parental consent release.
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10.
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Did Merav voluntarily assume any risks associated with
cheerleading?
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11.
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What is your school’s policy on extracurricular activities? Are
parents/guardians required to sign a release prior to participation?
Explain.
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12.
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Did the Plaintiff and one of her parents sign a parental consent release?
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13.
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Did the Plaintiff and at least one of her parents understand the parental
consent release?
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14.
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Should the school be permitted to protect itself against lawsuits by having
parents/guardians sign parental consent release forms?
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YOU BE THE JUDGE:
Decision for
the Plaintiff
Decision for the Defendant
Explain your decision.
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