Couch Knigh Case -- Law Capstone

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Does one ever really think that the people who have earned their trust and have always respected their authority would merely one day turn and throw your instructions out the window? Your Honors, I would like to tell you what this case is really about. This case should not be about negligence on the part of my client, rather, it should be about a terrible and tragic accident that happened to the plaintiff that was due to hazardous road conditions and careless driving. On the rainy night of March 2, 2002, Coach Knight, her current basketball team and her championship team of 1997 got together at the residents of Devin Richards to celebrate the upcoming playoffs and talk about old seasons. Earlier in the day, Devin Richards called Coach Knight to bring beer for the 21 year old players, because she was a afraid they would go to the bar instead of her house if there was not alcohol there. Coach Knight felt uneasy and had some reservations about this since her current team would be there, however, she trusted her players and told Devin she would bring some if it was okay with her parents. Furthermore, Coach Knight was reassured because Devin’s older sister would be there, who could act as an extra set of eyes. Around 8:15 that night, Coach Knight arrived with some beer and set it up near the back door of the house, where she could easily keep an eye on it. She set up signs that stated “DO NO DRINK IF UNDER 21” and also took the keys of all the drivers to ensure that no one was drinking and driving. Coach Knight expected that her players would adhere to her instructions because they had always respected her authority and have seen her as a disciplinarian. The get-together was going great! Some players were watching highlights from the 1997 season, while some of the 1997 players were giving advice of how to

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