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LAW 8740C
The Missouri Supreme Court & Constitution
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In four of the five sessions, students will study a single case that is currently pending before the Missouri Supreme Court or has very recently been decided by it. Each case will be selected because it raises important issues under the Missouri Constitution or because it illustrates an important aspects of the Supreme Court?s function in our judicial system. The students will read the briefs and (in some cases) a small amount of related material before the class session. The class will discuss the issues raised by the briefs and listen to the actual oral argument of the case. As part of the discussion, students will be introduced to the way the Supreme Court functions. One session will ordinarily consist of a trip to the Supreme Court in Jefferson City to observe the Court (if it is in session) and to meet with one or more its members. This session will be scheduled on whichever day best fits with the Court?s schedule.
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Faculty:
School of Law
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Department:
Law General
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