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Preparation for Trial - Coggle Diagram
Preparation for Trial
Theory of the Case
Your explanation for what has occurred in a particular case
You should be able to explain a theory of the case on one paragraph, and in simple terms
Developing a theory involves
1) Gathering the facts
Interviews
Viewings of scene/incident
Video recordings
Witness statements
Workplace policy and systems
Recreate the incident
2) Finding the applicable law
search engines
Austlii
identify the issue!
4) Assessing the opponent's theory of the case
3) Considering how to get necessary facts into evidence; and
Preparation
Research evidence gathering
Sound written pleadings
Written advocacy sets out
the facts
the legal issues
pinpoint references
the argument
orders sought