Thursday, January 15, 2026

For Friday, January 16

Thursday audio--Section B, Section A.

We continue with Introduction to Pleading. What is the "theme" of VOA? What is the "theme" of Naruto? Who is a Complaint written for (who might you be speaking to) and how does that affect how you draft it? Review all four of our complaints for how they conform to the structural requirements of Rules 8 and 10.

Then move to Joinder of Claims and Parties. For Fridat, prep FRCP 7(b), 18, and 20; Jones (just pp. 452-55); Glannon pp. 233-37; Questions 1-5; and Puzzles Bullet points 1-4.