Lesson Plans - Law

Appealing a lower court opinion:

The Case of:  Freezing Bus Fares


Steps in the Trial:
1. Three judges review the order suspending fare increases of the Adminustrative Court and Private bus operators answer to that order. Appeal Facts in the Case of "Freezing bus fares".
3. Each Judge gives their opinion and reasons to either: let the Lower Court Opinion stand or to reject it.
4. A majority vote (two or more of the judges) decides the outcome of the case.
Appealing a Lower Court Opinion - The Case of: "Freezing Bus Fares" - A Simplified Mock Trial based on the Canada School Net Simplified Mock Trial Design.


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