Purpose of the Assignment
a. To apply the principles of law studied during the semester to a hypothetical application.
b. To reinforce the correct brief writing procedures studied during the semester.
c. Distinguish between a legal issue and a social issue.
Question
1. Issue: Should Reparations in the form of money damages be paid to descendants of
African Slaves in the United States?
2. Parameters: Take a Position Pro or Con and support your position as follows:
a. Research the issue in publication or on the internet
b. Provide citations for your research
c. Submit your research and your written conclusion. Your conclusion should not be less than 500 words (approx. 4pages) based on either or all of the following:
1. Constitutional Law
2. Tort Law
3. Property Law
4. Contract Law
d. Your conclusion should include any or all of the above LEGAL ISSUES ONLY.
e. Your conclusion should not include any social, moral or ethical issues.