Problems

• Author: Joseph M. Potenza - Christopher J. Renk - Thomas K. Pratt - Erik S. Maurer
• Pages: 11-13

SectionE

Problems

Problem 1 (Basic Direct and Cross-Examination)

Plaintiff has called Charley A. Cooley as its first witness.

(a)For the plaintiff, conduct a direct examination of Mr. Cooley.

(b)For the defendant, conduct a cross-examination of Mr. Cooley.

Problem 2 (Basic Direct and Cross-Examination)

Defendant has called Alan C. Edgar as its first witness.

(a)For the defendant, conduct a direct examination of Mr. Edgar.

(b)For the plaintiff, conduct a cross-examination of Mr. Edgar.

Problem 3 (Basic Direct and Cross-Examination)

Plaintiff has called Glen E. Eakin as its second witness.

(a)For the plaintiff, conduct a direct examination of Mr. Eakin.

(b)For the defendant, conduct a cross-examination of Mr. Eakin.

Problem 4 (Basic Direct and Cross-Examination)

For purposes of this problem only, assume that PMC has obtained a patent on their PMC-20 level.

The patent names Alan C. Edgar as the sole inventor, states that PMC is the assignee, and lists both

the ‘524 and ‘056 Bullivant patents as prior art.

(a)For the defendant, continue direct examination of Mr. Edgar based upon these facts.

(b)For the plaintiff, continue cross-examination of Mr. Edgar based upon these facts.

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