This worksheet should be self-explanatory. To complete it, you will need to read carefully the briefs of both the appellants and the appellees. Respond in the space provided and use the reverse side of this sheet if necessary. Please write legibly and have this worksheet completed and ready to submit to the Chief Justice before the oral argument begins. You may want to make a copy of the completed sheet for your own use during oral argument.

Your name:

Name of case:

1.  After reading the briefs on both sides, state in one sentence what you believe the main issue to be:
 
 
 
 

2.  Write 2-3 questions that you have about the case (for each side):

Questions for the appellants:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Questions for the appellees:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

3.  Based solely on your reading of the briefs, state how (and why) you would be inclined to decide the case (of course, leaving any final decision until after you have heard the oral arguments and after you have discussed the case with the other justices on your panel):