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The '''Delaware Mock Trial Competition''' is a [[high school]] [[Mock Trial]] competition in [[Delaware]] sponsored by the [[Delaware Law Related Education Center]] (or DelREC)<ref>[https://delrec.org/about-delrec]</ref>. The winning school of the state finals advances to the [[National High School Mock Trial Championship]]. The Delaware Mock Trial Competition first began in 1991.<ref>[https://delrec.org/mock-trial]</ref> The case material is usually released early in November and the competition takes place on the last Friday and Saturday in February at the Leonard L. Williams Justice Center in [[Wilmington, Delaware]]. Typically, between 20 to 24 teams compete each year, drawing from traditional public schools, charter schools, private schools, catholic schools, and civic organizations from across the state. As a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the 2021 and 2022 competition seasons were held virtually.
==Trial Format==
===Opening Statements===
A trial starts with a 5-minute opening statement by the [[Plaintiff]]/[[Prosecution]] (depending on whether the case is [[Civil law (common law)|civil]] or [[Criminal law|criminal]], respectively), which is immediately followed by a 5-minute opening statement by the defense.<ref>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lLEbYQHEykOUFO3FRt4whrVFmK31Mfz0/view 2023 DE Rules of Competition- Rule 4.5]</ref>
===Witness Testimony===
After opening statements, the plaintiff/prosecution calls its first [[witness]].<ref>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lLEbYQHEykOUFO3FRt4whrVFmK31Mfz0/view 2023 DE Rules of Competition- Rule 3.4]</ref> The plaintiff/prosecution conducts a [[direct examination]] of the witness, and then defense conducts a [[cross examination]] of the same witness. After cross-examination, plaintiff/prosecution has the opportunity to conduct a [[redirect examination]] of the witness. If they do, defense is given the chance to recross the witness.<ref>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lLEbYQHEykOUFO3FRt4whrVFmK31Mfz0/view 2023 DE Rules of Competition- Rule 4.22]</ref> After either all four types of exams have been conducted or one party abstains from doing redirect or recross respectively, the witness steps down from the stand. This process is then repeated for two more plaintiff/prosecution witnesses. With the conclusion of testimony from the third plaintiff witness, the plaintiff rests. The Defense then calls three witnesses in the same manner described above for the plaintiff/prosecution.
Each team has 45 minutes for witness testimony with 25 minutes designated for direct examination and 20 minutes designated for cross examination (including redirects and recrosses conducted by counsel of that team)<ref>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lLEbYQHEykOUFO3FRt4whrVFmK31Mfz0/view 2023 DE Rules of Competition- Rule 4.5]</ref>. The clock does stop, however, for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to, [[Objection (law)|objections]] and parts of the process for entering [[Exhibit (legal)|exhibits]].<ref>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lLEbYQHEykOUFO3FRt4whrVFmK31Mfz0/view 2023 DE Rules of Competition- Rule 4.6c]</ref>)
===Closing Arguments===
Once the third defense witness has finished giving testimony, the plaintiff/prosecution gives gives their [[closing argument]]. Like opening statements, closing arguments are limited to 5 minutes apiece. After plaintiff/prosecution closes, the defense gives its closing statement. After the defense goes, the plaintiff/prosecution has a chance to provide a rebuttal that is limited to the scope of the defendant's closing statement if time allows., after which the plaintiff/prosecution may offer a rebuttal. <ref>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lLEbYQHEykOUFO3FRt4whrVFmK31Mfz0/view 2023 DE Rules of Competition- Rule 4.5]</ref> Barring any disputes being raised, this marks the conclusion of the trial, and the [[jury]] is dismissed to tally points.
===Scoring & Winner===
Each member of the jury scores each part of the trial based on specific scoring categories, such as the flow of a direct examination or the effectiveness of a cross-examination. Each opening statement or closing argument is worth a maximum of 10 points. Each direct or cross-examination is also worth, at most, 10 points. Each witness can earn a maximum of 10 points independent of any other points from direct examination. There is one team evaluation category scored at the end of the trial, which serves as a tiebreaker. Therefore, each team can earn up to 110 points during the trial.<ref>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lLEbYQHEykOUFO3FRt4whrVFmK31Mfz0/view 2023 DE Rules of Competition- Rule 5.4]</ref>
On any juror's ballot, the team with more points is the winner of that scoresheet. Each scoresheet is worth one vote or "ballot". Whichever team receives more ballots is declared the winner of the trial. <ref>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lLEbYQHEykOUFO3FRt4whrVFmK31Mfz0/view 2023 DE Rules of Competition- Rule 5.2a]</ref>
==Past Cases==
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Name
!Subject of Case
|-
|2003
|Sandy Hills v. Midway School Board and Dale Green, Principal Midway High School<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20030316151634/http://www.delrec.org/mocktrial/case2003.pdf Sandy Hills v. Midway School Board and Dale Green, Principal Midway High School]</ref>
|[[Freedom of speech]]
|-
|2005
|Pat Haddas v. Lou Temony <ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20041206221600/http://www.delrec.org/mocktrial/case2005.pdf]</ref>
|[[Negligence]]
|-
|2006
|State of Delaware v. Kinsley Williams <ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060715053732/http://www.delrec.org/mocktrial/case2006.pdf]</ref>
|[[Cyberstalking]]
|-
|2007
|Aaron/Erin Wilson v. Gander's, Inc.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070205051206/http://www.delrec.org/mocktrial/Case2007b.pdf Aaron/Erin Wilson v. Gander's, Inc.]</ref>
|[[Wrongful Dismissal]]
|-
|2008
|The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Sinclair<ref>[http://www.pabar.org/pdf/2008MockTrialProblem.pdf Commonwealth v. Sinclair]</ref>
|[[Kidnapping]]
|-
|2009
|Hansbra v. Plane's Park & Polish, LLC<ref>[http://www.pabar.org/pdf/2009MockTrialCase.pdf Hansbra v. Plane's Park & Polish, LLC]</ref>
|[[Negligence]]
|-
|2010
|The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Legan Arabach<ref>[http://www.pabar.org/pdf/2010MTCase.pdf Commonwealth of PA v. Legan Arabach]</ref>
|[[Murder|Third-Degree Murder]]
|-
|2011
|The Estate of Simone Langston v. Dr. Lefu Harrison<ref>[http://www.pabar.org/pdf/2011MtCase.pdf The Estate of Simone Langston v. Dr Lefu Harrison]</ref>
|[[Competence (law)|Competency]] to Consent
|-
|2012
|The Wisawe Chapter of Friends of Bog Turtles v. ZenoPharma, Inc.<ref>[http://www.pabar.org/pdf/2012 Penns...Trial Problem - Bog Turtles FINAL - FINAL.pdf The Wisawe Chapter of Friends of Bog Turtles v. ZenoPharma, Inc.]</ref>
|[[Critical habitat]] determination
|-
|2013
|The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Tatum Zillias<ref>[http://www.pabar.org/pdf/2013PaHighSchoolMockTrial ProblemZillias.pdf Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Tatum Zillias]</ref>
|[[Murder|Third-Degree Murder]]
|-
|2014
|The Estate of Jordan Simon v. Ruffed Grouse High School<ref>[http://www.pabar.org/pdf/2013PaHighSchoolMockTrial ProblemZillias.pdf Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Tatum Zillias]</ref>
|[[Wrongful death]]
|-
|2015
|The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Harper Marmalard<ref>http://www.pabar.org/pdf/PAHSMT 2015 HAZING Final.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref>
|[[Murder|First Degree]]
|-
|2016
|Lilienthal Insurance, Inc. v. Natural Habitat Preserve<ref>http://www.pabar.org/pdf/2016 PA Case - Lilienthal Ins Co v NHP - Final for Circulation.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref>
|[[Insurance Indemnification]]
|-
|2017
|The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Taylor Edsel<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pabar.org/pdf/mocktrial/2017 Flash FINAL.pdf|title=2017 Pennsylvania Statewide High School Mock Trial Competition|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref>
|[[Arson]]
|-
|2018
|Silva Morel v. Tiger Tail Technologies<ref>http://www.pabar.org/pdf/MockTrial/2018/2018-OPERATION-MUSHROOM.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref>
|[[Civil- Adverse Employment Action]]
|-
|2019
|The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Rae Shafer, M.D.<ref>https://www.pabar.org/pdf/mocktrial/2019/2019-Operation-PainAway-Final.pdf {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>
|[[Drug Delivery Resulting in Death (1 Count)]]
|-
|2020
|Addison Babbage v. Ruffed Grouse High School<ref>https://www.pabar.org/pdf/MockTrial/2020/2020 The Eye Final.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref>
|[[Negligence]]
|-
|2021
|Estate of George Romero v. Ashley Williams<ref>https://www.pabar.org/pdf/mocktrial/2021/2021Zombies.PDF {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref>
|[[Wrongful death]]
|-
|2022
|The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Edi Arcaro<ref>{{Cite web|title=ThePoniesvfinal.pdf|url=https://www.pabar.org/pdf/mocktrial/2022/ThePoniesvfinal.pdf|website=pabar.org}}</ref>
|[[First Degree Murder|First-Degree Murder]]
|-
|2023
|Estate of Alejandro Desafios v. Storm Chase LLC<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mudd%20Run%20FINAL%20-%20111022.pdfurl=https://www.pabar.org/pdf/2022/Mudd Run FINAL - 111022.pdf|website=pabar.org}}</ref>
|[[Gross negligence|Gross Negligence]]
|-
|2024
|The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Addison Booker<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania vs. Addison Booker |url=https://www.pabar.org/pdf/MockTrial/2024/PizzasCase.pdf}}</ref>
|[[First-degree murder (United States law)|First-Degree Murder]] and [[Conspiracy to commit murder|Conspiracy to Commit Murder]]
|}
==State Finals Results==
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Winner
!Place at Nationals
!Runner-Up
|-
|1987
|[[Central Cambria School District|Central Cambria High School]]
|
|
|-
|1988
|[[Bensalem High School]]
|4
|[[Bishop Carroll High School (Ebensburg, Pennsylvania)|Bishop Carrol High School]]
|-
|1989
|[[Bensalem High School]]
|
|
|-
|1990
|[[Quigley Catholic High School]]
|
|[[Delone Catholic High School]]
|-
|1991
|[[Scranton Preparatory School|Scranton Preparatory High School]]
|5
|[[Kiski Area High School]]
|-
|1992
|[[Norristown Area School District|Norristown Area High School]]
|
|[[J. P. McCaskey High School]]
|-
|1993
|[[North Pocono High School]]
|26
|[[Bensalem High School]]
|-
|1994
|[[Quigley Catholic High School]]
|9
|[[North Pocono High School]]
|-
|1995
|[[Quigley Catholic High School]]
|20
|[[North Pocono High School]]
|-
|1996
|[[Quigley Catholic High School]]
|10
|[[North Allegheny Senior High School|North Allegheny High School]]
|-
|1997
|[[Overbrook High School (Philadelphia)|Overbrook High School]]
|
|[[Seton-La Salle Catholic High School|Seton LaSalle High School]]
|-
|1998
|[[Punxsutawney Area School District|Punxsutawney Area High School]]
|30
|[[Carver High School (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)|George Washington Carver High School of Engineering & Science]]
|-
|1999
|[[Julia R. Masterman High School]]<ref>[http://www.pabar.org/public/news releases/pr031810.asp PBA Press Release- March 18, 2010]</ref>
|15
|[[Quigley Catholic High School]]
|-
|2000
|[[Quigley Catholic High School]]<ref>[http://www.pabar.org/public/news releases/00prmocktrial.asp PBA Press Release- April, 2000]</ref>
|21
|[[Mount Saint Joseph Academy (Flourtown, Pennsylvania)|Mount Saint Joseph Academy]]
|-
|2001
|[[Greensburg-Salem School District|Greensburg-Salem High School]]<ref>[http://www.pabar.org/public/news releases/prmockchamp0401.asp PBA Press Release- April, 2001]</ref>
|18
|[[Devon Preparatory School|Devon Preparatory High School]]
|-
|2002
|[[Quigley Catholic High School]]<ref>[http://www.pabar.org/public/news releases/pr32302mtc.asp PBA Press Release- March 23, 2002]</ref>
|2
|[[Gateway High School (Monroeville, Pennsylvania)|Gateway High School]]
|-
|2003
|[[Gateway High School (Monroeville, Pennsylvania)|Gateway High School]]<ref>[http://www.pabar.org/public/news releases/gatewayhswins.asp PBA Press Release- March 31, 2003]</ref>
|22
|[[Quigley Catholic High School]]
|-
|2004
|[[Overbrook High School (Philadelphia)|Overbrook High School]]<ref>[http://www.pabar.org/public/news releases/pr032904.asp PBA Press Release- March 29, 2004]</ref>
|32
|[[Oliver High School]]
|-
|2005
|[[Greensburg-Salem School District|Greensburg-Salem High School]]<ref>[http://www.westbar.org/pdf/xvii02.pdf Westmoreland Bar Association Newsletter- March-April 2005]</ref>
|12
|[[Scranton Preparatory School|Scranton Preparatory High School]]
|-
|2006
|[[Greensburg-Salem School District|Greensburg-Salem High School]]<ref>[http://www.pabar.org/public/news releases/pr040306.asp PBA Press Release- April 3, 2006]</ref>
|4
|[[Julia R. Masterman High School]]
|-
|2007
|[[Greensburg-Salem School District|Greensburg-Salem High School]]<ref>[http://www.pabar.org/public/news releases/pr033107.asp PBA Press Release- March 31, 2007]</ref>
|14
|[[Scranton Preparatory School|Scranton Preparatory High School]]
|-
|2008
|[[Overbrook High School (Philadelphia)|Overbrook High School]]<ref>[http://www.pabar.org/public/news releases/pr032908.asp PBA Press Release- March 29, 2008]</ref>
|15
|[[Greensburg-Salem School District|Greensburg-Salem High School]]
|-
|2009
|[[Central High School (Martinsburg, Pennsylvania)|Central High School]]<ref>[http://www.pabar.org/public/news releases/pr032809.asp PBA Press Release- March 28, 2009]</ref>
|10
|[[Overbrook High School (Philadelphia)|Overbrook High School]]
|-
|2010
|[[Scranton Preparatory School|Scranton Preparatory High School]]<ref>[http://www.pabar.org/public/news releases/pr032710.asp PBA Press Release- March 27, 2010]</ref>
|10
|[[West Chester Henderson High School (Pennsylvania)|B. Reed Henderson High School]]
|-
|2011
|[[Wyoming Seminary|Wyoming Seminary High School]]<ref>[http://www.pabar.org/public/news releases/pr032611.asp PBA Press Release- March 26, 2011]</ref>
|6
|[[St. Joseph's Preparatory School]]
|-
|2012
|[[Scranton Preparatory School|Scranton Preparatory High School]]<ref>[http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/616383_McCaskey-team-takes-2nd-place-in-Pa--mock-trial.html Lancaster Online- McCaskey team takes 2nd place in Pa. mock trial]{{Dead link|date=February 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
|10
|[[J.P. McCaskey High School]]
|-
|2013
|[[Quigley Catholic High School]]
|16
|[[Greensburg-Salem School District|Greensburg-Salem High School]]
|-
|2014
|[[Altoona Area High School]]
|22
|[[Roman Catholic High School]]
|-
|2015
|[[Quigley Catholic High School]]
|13
|[[Roman Catholic High School]]
|-
|2016
|
[[Quigley Catholic High School]]
|18
|[[Wyoming Seminary|Wyoming Seminary High School]]
|-
|2017
|
[[Greensburg-Salem High School]]
|30
|[[Roman Catholic High School]]
|-
|2018
|
[[Wyoming Seminary|Wyoming Seminary High School]]
|11
|[[Penn-Trafford High School]]
|-
|2019
|[[Holy Cross High School (Pennsylvania)|Holy Cross High School]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pabar.org/site/News-and...y-Cross-Wins-Mock-Trial-Competition|title=PBA Press Release- April 1, 2019|website=www.pabar.org}}</ref>
|9
|[[Germantown Friends School]]
|-
|2020
| colspan="3" align="center" |''Cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic''
|-
|2021
|[[Abington Heights High School]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/ne...8b-56aa-b5f0-d88529faa503.html|title=Abington Heights wins state mock trial competition|website=www.thetimes-tribune.com|date=30 March 2021 }}</ref>
|24
|[[Nazareth Area High School|Nazareth High School]]
|-
|2022
|[[Abington Heights High School]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pabar.org/site/News-and...atewide-Mock-Trial-Competition|title=Abington Heights High School Wins Pennsylvania Bar Association Statewide Mock Trial Competition|website=www.pabar.org}}</ref>
|15
|[[St. Joseph's Preparatory School]]
|-
|2023
|[[Roman Catholic High School]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pabar.org/site/News-and...-Statewide-Mock-Trial-Competition|title=Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia County Wins Pennsylvania Bar Association Statewide Mock Trial Competition|website=www.pabar.org}}</ref>
|19
|[[Cumberland Valley High School]]
|-
|2024
|[[Abington Heights High School]]
|TBD
|[[Spring Grove Area High School]]
|}
==Schools with Multiple State Finals Appearances==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 95%; text-align:center"
|-
! Appearances
! Team
! Wins
! Losses
|-
|11
|[[Quigley Catholic High School]]
|9
|2
|-
|7
|[[Greensburg-Salem High School]]
|5
|2
|-
|5
|[[Scranton Preparatory School|Scranton Preparatory High School]]
|3
|2
|-
|4
|[[Overbrook High School (Philadelphia)|Overbrook High School]]
|3
|1
|-
|4
|[[Roman Catholic High School]]
|1
|3
|-
|3
|[[Abington Heights High School]]
|3
|0
|-
|3
|[[Wyoming Seminary|Wyoming Seminary High School]]
|2
|1
|-
|3
|[[Bensalem High School]]
|2
|1
|-
|3
|[[North Pocono High School]]
|1
|2
|-
|2
|[[Gateway High School (Monroeville, Pennsylvania)|Gateway High School]]
|1
|1
|-
|2
|[[Julia R. Masterman High School]]
|1
|1
|-
|2
|[[St. Joseph's Preparatory School]]
|0
|2
|-
|2
|[[J. P. McCaskey High School]]
|0
|2
|}
==References==
{{reflist}}
==External links==
*[http://www.pabar.org/public/yld/meetings/yldstatewidemock.asp Pennsylvania High School Mock Trial]
Okumaya devam et...
The '''Delaware Mock Trial Competition''' is a [[high school]] [[Mock Trial]] competition in [[Delaware]] sponsored by the [[Delaware Law Related Education Center]] (or DelREC)<ref>[https://delrec.org/about-delrec]</ref>. The winning school of the state finals advances to the [[National High School Mock Trial Championship]]. The Delaware Mock Trial Competition first began in 1991.<ref>[https://delrec.org/mock-trial]</ref> The case material is usually released early in November and the competition takes place on the last Friday and Saturday in February at the Leonard L. Williams Justice Center in [[Wilmington, Delaware]]. Typically, between 20 to 24 teams compete each year, drawing from traditional public schools, charter schools, private schools, catholic schools, and civic organizations from across the state. As a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the 2021 and 2022 competition seasons were held virtually.
==Trial Format==
===Opening Statements===
A trial starts with a 5-minute opening statement by the [[Plaintiff]]/[[Prosecution]] (depending on whether the case is [[Civil law (common law)|civil]] or [[Criminal law|criminal]], respectively), which is immediately followed by a 5-minute opening statement by the defense.<ref>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lLEbYQHEykOUFO3FRt4whrVFmK31Mfz0/view 2023 DE Rules of Competition- Rule 4.5]</ref>
===Witness Testimony===
After opening statements, the plaintiff/prosecution calls its first [[witness]].<ref>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lLEbYQHEykOUFO3FRt4whrVFmK31Mfz0/view 2023 DE Rules of Competition- Rule 3.4]</ref> The plaintiff/prosecution conducts a [[direct examination]] of the witness, and then defense conducts a [[cross examination]] of the same witness. After cross-examination, plaintiff/prosecution has the opportunity to conduct a [[redirect examination]] of the witness. If they do, defense is given the chance to recross the witness.<ref>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lLEbYQHEykOUFO3FRt4whrVFmK31Mfz0/view 2023 DE Rules of Competition- Rule 4.22]</ref> After either all four types of exams have been conducted or one party abstains from doing redirect or recross respectively, the witness steps down from the stand. This process is then repeated for two more plaintiff/prosecution witnesses. With the conclusion of testimony from the third plaintiff witness, the plaintiff rests. The Defense then calls three witnesses in the same manner described above for the plaintiff/prosecution.
Each team has 45 minutes for witness testimony with 25 minutes designated for direct examination and 20 minutes designated for cross examination (including redirects and recrosses conducted by counsel of that team)<ref>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lLEbYQHEykOUFO3FRt4whrVFmK31Mfz0/view 2023 DE Rules of Competition- Rule 4.5]</ref>. The clock does stop, however, for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to, [[Objection (law)|objections]] and parts of the process for entering [[Exhibit (legal)|exhibits]].<ref>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lLEbYQHEykOUFO3FRt4whrVFmK31Mfz0/view 2023 DE Rules of Competition- Rule 4.6c]</ref>)
===Closing Arguments===
Once the third defense witness has finished giving testimony, the plaintiff/prosecution gives gives their [[closing argument]]. Like opening statements, closing arguments are limited to 5 minutes apiece. After plaintiff/prosecution closes, the defense gives its closing statement. After the defense goes, the plaintiff/prosecution has a chance to provide a rebuttal that is limited to the scope of the defendant's closing statement if time allows., after which the plaintiff/prosecution may offer a rebuttal. <ref>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lLEbYQHEykOUFO3FRt4whrVFmK31Mfz0/view 2023 DE Rules of Competition- Rule 4.5]</ref> Barring any disputes being raised, this marks the conclusion of the trial, and the [[jury]] is dismissed to tally points.
===Scoring & Winner===
Each member of the jury scores each part of the trial based on specific scoring categories, such as the flow of a direct examination or the effectiveness of a cross-examination. Each opening statement or closing argument is worth a maximum of 10 points. Each direct or cross-examination is also worth, at most, 10 points. Each witness can earn a maximum of 10 points independent of any other points from direct examination. There is one team evaluation category scored at the end of the trial, which serves as a tiebreaker. Therefore, each team can earn up to 110 points during the trial.<ref>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lLEbYQHEykOUFO3FRt4whrVFmK31Mfz0/view 2023 DE Rules of Competition- Rule 5.4]</ref>
On any juror's ballot, the team with more points is the winner of that scoresheet. Each scoresheet is worth one vote or "ballot". Whichever team receives more ballots is declared the winner of the trial. <ref>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lLEbYQHEykOUFO3FRt4whrVFmK31Mfz0/view 2023 DE Rules of Competition- Rule 5.2a]</ref>
==Past Cases==
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Name
!Subject of Case
|-
|2003
|Sandy Hills v. Midway School Board and Dale Green, Principal Midway High School<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20030316151634/http://www.delrec.org/mocktrial/case2003.pdf Sandy Hills v. Midway School Board and Dale Green, Principal Midway High School]</ref>
|[[Freedom of speech]]
|-
|2005
|Pat Haddas v. Lou Temony <ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20041206221600/http://www.delrec.org/mocktrial/case2005.pdf]</ref>
|[[Negligence]]
|-
|2006
|State of Delaware v. Kinsley Williams <ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060715053732/http://www.delrec.org/mocktrial/case2006.pdf]</ref>
|[[Cyberstalking]]
|-
|2007
|Aaron/Erin Wilson v. Gander's, Inc.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070205051206/http://www.delrec.org/mocktrial/Case2007b.pdf Aaron/Erin Wilson v. Gander's, Inc.]</ref>
|[[Wrongful Dismissal]]
|-
|2008
|The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Sinclair<ref>[http://www.pabar.org/pdf/2008MockTrialProblem.pdf Commonwealth v. Sinclair]</ref>
|[[Kidnapping]]
|-
|2009
|Hansbra v. Plane's Park & Polish, LLC<ref>[http://www.pabar.org/pdf/2009MockTrialCase.pdf Hansbra v. Plane's Park & Polish, LLC]</ref>
|[[Negligence]]
|-
|2010
|The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Legan Arabach<ref>[http://www.pabar.org/pdf/2010MTCase.pdf Commonwealth of PA v. Legan Arabach]</ref>
|[[Murder|Third-Degree Murder]]
|-
|2011
|The Estate of Simone Langston v. Dr. Lefu Harrison<ref>[http://www.pabar.org/pdf/2011MtCase.pdf The Estate of Simone Langston v. Dr Lefu Harrison]</ref>
|[[Competence (law)|Competency]] to Consent
|-
|2012
|The Wisawe Chapter of Friends of Bog Turtles v. ZenoPharma, Inc.<ref>[http://www.pabar.org/pdf/2012 Penns...Trial Problem - Bog Turtles FINAL - FINAL.pdf The Wisawe Chapter of Friends of Bog Turtles v. ZenoPharma, Inc.]</ref>
|[[Critical habitat]] determination
|-
|2013
|The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Tatum Zillias<ref>[http://www.pabar.org/pdf/2013PaHighSchoolMockTrial ProblemZillias.pdf Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Tatum Zillias]</ref>
|[[Murder|Third-Degree Murder]]
|-
|2014
|The Estate of Jordan Simon v. Ruffed Grouse High School<ref>[http://www.pabar.org/pdf/2013PaHighSchoolMockTrial ProblemZillias.pdf Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Tatum Zillias]</ref>
|[[Wrongful death]]
|-
|2015
|The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Harper Marmalard<ref>http://www.pabar.org/pdf/PAHSMT 2015 HAZING Final.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref>
|[[Murder|First Degree]]
|-
|2016
|Lilienthal Insurance, Inc. v. Natural Habitat Preserve<ref>http://www.pabar.org/pdf/2016 PA Case - Lilienthal Ins Co v NHP - Final for Circulation.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref>
|[[Insurance Indemnification]]
|-
|2017
|The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Taylor Edsel<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pabar.org/pdf/mocktrial/2017 Flash FINAL.pdf|title=2017 Pennsylvania Statewide High School Mock Trial Competition|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref>
|[[Arson]]
|-
|2018
|Silva Morel v. Tiger Tail Technologies<ref>http://www.pabar.org/pdf/MockTrial/2018/2018-OPERATION-MUSHROOM.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref>
|[[Civil- Adverse Employment Action]]
|-
|2019
|The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Rae Shafer, M.D.<ref>https://www.pabar.org/pdf/mocktrial/2019/2019-Operation-PainAway-Final.pdf {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>
|[[Drug Delivery Resulting in Death (1 Count)]]
|-
|2020
|Addison Babbage v. Ruffed Grouse High School<ref>https://www.pabar.org/pdf/MockTrial/2020/2020 The Eye Final.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref>
|[[Negligence]]
|-
|2021
|Estate of George Romero v. Ashley Williams<ref>https://www.pabar.org/pdf/mocktrial/2021/2021Zombies.PDF {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref>
|[[Wrongful death]]
|-
|2022
|The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Edi Arcaro<ref>{{Cite web|title=ThePoniesvfinal.pdf|url=https://www.pabar.org/pdf/mocktrial/2022/ThePoniesvfinal.pdf|website=pabar.org}}</ref>
|[[First Degree Murder|First-Degree Murder]]
|-
|2023
|Estate of Alejandro Desafios v. Storm Chase LLC<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mudd%20Run%20FINAL%20-%20111022.pdfurl=https://www.pabar.org/pdf/2022/Mudd Run FINAL - 111022.pdf|website=pabar.org}}</ref>
|[[Gross negligence|Gross Negligence]]
|-
|2024
|The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Addison Booker<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania vs. Addison Booker |url=https://www.pabar.org/pdf/MockTrial/2024/PizzasCase.pdf}}</ref>
|[[First-degree murder (United States law)|First-Degree Murder]] and [[Conspiracy to commit murder|Conspiracy to Commit Murder]]
|}
==State Finals Results==
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Winner
!Place at Nationals
!Runner-Up
|-
|1987
|[[Central Cambria School District|Central Cambria High School]]
|
|
|-
|1988
|[[Bensalem High School]]
|4
|[[Bishop Carroll High School (Ebensburg, Pennsylvania)|Bishop Carrol High School]]
|-
|1989
|[[Bensalem High School]]
|
|
|-
|1990
|[[Quigley Catholic High School]]
|
|[[Delone Catholic High School]]
|-
|1991
|[[Scranton Preparatory School|Scranton Preparatory High School]]
|5
|[[Kiski Area High School]]
|-
|1992
|[[Norristown Area School District|Norristown Area High School]]
|
|[[J. P. McCaskey High School]]
|-
|1993
|[[North Pocono High School]]
|26
|[[Bensalem High School]]
|-
|1994
|[[Quigley Catholic High School]]
|9
|[[North Pocono High School]]
|-
|1995
|[[Quigley Catholic High School]]
|20
|[[North Pocono High School]]
|-
|1996
|[[Quigley Catholic High School]]
|10
|[[North Allegheny Senior High School|North Allegheny High School]]
|-
|1997
|[[Overbrook High School (Philadelphia)|Overbrook High School]]
|
|[[Seton-La Salle Catholic High School|Seton LaSalle High School]]
|-
|1998
|[[Punxsutawney Area School District|Punxsutawney Area High School]]
|30
|[[Carver High School (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)|George Washington Carver High School of Engineering & Science]]
|-
|1999
|[[Julia R. Masterman High School]]<ref>[http://www.pabar.org/public/news releases/pr031810.asp PBA Press Release- March 18, 2010]</ref>
|15
|[[Quigley Catholic High School]]
|-
|2000
|[[Quigley Catholic High School]]<ref>[http://www.pabar.org/public/news releases/00prmocktrial.asp PBA Press Release- April, 2000]</ref>
|21
|[[Mount Saint Joseph Academy (Flourtown, Pennsylvania)|Mount Saint Joseph Academy]]
|-
|2001
|[[Greensburg-Salem School District|Greensburg-Salem High School]]<ref>[http://www.pabar.org/public/news releases/prmockchamp0401.asp PBA Press Release- April, 2001]</ref>
|18
|[[Devon Preparatory School|Devon Preparatory High School]]
|-
|2002
|[[Quigley Catholic High School]]<ref>[http://www.pabar.org/public/news releases/pr32302mtc.asp PBA Press Release- March 23, 2002]</ref>
|2
|[[Gateway High School (Monroeville, Pennsylvania)|Gateway High School]]
|-
|2003
|[[Gateway High School (Monroeville, Pennsylvania)|Gateway High School]]<ref>[http://www.pabar.org/public/news releases/gatewayhswins.asp PBA Press Release- March 31, 2003]</ref>
|22
|[[Quigley Catholic High School]]
|-
|2004
|[[Overbrook High School (Philadelphia)|Overbrook High School]]<ref>[http://www.pabar.org/public/news releases/pr032904.asp PBA Press Release- March 29, 2004]</ref>
|32
|[[Oliver High School]]
|-
|2005
|[[Greensburg-Salem School District|Greensburg-Salem High School]]<ref>[http://www.westbar.org/pdf/xvii02.pdf Westmoreland Bar Association Newsletter- March-April 2005]</ref>
|12
|[[Scranton Preparatory School|Scranton Preparatory High School]]
|-
|2006
|[[Greensburg-Salem School District|Greensburg-Salem High School]]<ref>[http://www.pabar.org/public/news releases/pr040306.asp PBA Press Release- April 3, 2006]</ref>
|4
|[[Julia R. Masterman High School]]
|-
|2007
|[[Greensburg-Salem School District|Greensburg-Salem High School]]<ref>[http://www.pabar.org/public/news releases/pr033107.asp PBA Press Release- March 31, 2007]</ref>
|14
|[[Scranton Preparatory School|Scranton Preparatory High School]]
|-
|2008
|[[Overbrook High School (Philadelphia)|Overbrook High School]]<ref>[http://www.pabar.org/public/news releases/pr032908.asp PBA Press Release- March 29, 2008]</ref>
|15
|[[Greensburg-Salem School District|Greensburg-Salem High School]]
|-
|2009
|[[Central High School (Martinsburg, Pennsylvania)|Central High School]]<ref>[http://www.pabar.org/public/news releases/pr032809.asp PBA Press Release- March 28, 2009]</ref>
|10
|[[Overbrook High School (Philadelphia)|Overbrook High School]]
|-
|2010
|[[Scranton Preparatory School|Scranton Preparatory High School]]<ref>[http://www.pabar.org/public/news releases/pr032710.asp PBA Press Release- March 27, 2010]</ref>
|10
|[[West Chester Henderson High School (Pennsylvania)|B. Reed Henderson High School]]
|-
|2011
|[[Wyoming Seminary|Wyoming Seminary High School]]<ref>[http://www.pabar.org/public/news releases/pr032611.asp PBA Press Release- March 26, 2011]</ref>
|6
|[[St. Joseph's Preparatory School]]
|-
|2012
|[[Scranton Preparatory School|Scranton Preparatory High School]]<ref>[http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/616383_McCaskey-team-takes-2nd-place-in-Pa--mock-trial.html Lancaster Online- McCaskey team takes 2nd place in Pa. mock trial]{{Dead link|date=February 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
|10
|[[J.P. McCaskey High School]]
|-
|2013
|[[Quigley Catholic High School]]
|16
|[[Greensburg-Salem School District|Greensburg-Salem High School]]
|-
|2014
|[[Altoona Area High School]]
|22
|[[Roman Catholic High School]]
|-
|2015
|[[Quigley Catholic High School]]
|13
|[[Roman Catholic High School]]
|-
|2016
|
[[Quigley Catholic High School]]
|18
|[[Wyoming Seminary|Wyoming Seminary High School]]
|-
|2017
|
[[Greensburg-Salem High School]]
|30
|[[Roman Catholic High School]]
|-
|2018
|
[[Wyoming Seminary|Wyoming Seminary High School]]
|11
|[[Penn-Trafford High School]]
|-
|2019
|[[Holy Cross High School (Pennsylvania)|Holy Cross High School]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pabar.org/site/News-and...y-Cross-Wins-Mock-Trial-Competition|title=PBA Press Release- April 1, 2019|website=www.pabar.org}}</ref>
|9
|[[Germantown Friends School]]
|-
|2020
| colspan="3" align="center" |''Cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic''
|-
|2021
|[[Abington Heights High School]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/ne...8b-56aa-b5f0-d88529faa503.html|title=Abington Heights wins state mock trial competition|website=www.thetimes-tribune.com|date=30 March 2021 }}</ref>
|24
|[[Nazareth Area High School|Nazareth High School]]
|-
|2022
|[[Abington Heights High School]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pabar.org/site/News-and...atewide-Mock-Trial-Competition|title=Abington Heights High School Wins Pennsylvania Bar Association Statewide Mock Trial Competition|website=www.pabar.org}}</ref>
|15
|[[St. Joseph's Preparatory School]]
|-
|2023
|[[Roman Catholic High School]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pabar.org/site/News-and...-Statewide-Mock-Trial-Competition|title=Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia County Wins Pennsylvania Bar Association Statewide Mock Trial Competition|website=www.pabar.org}}</ref>
|19
|[[Cumberland Valley High School]]
|-
|2024
|[[Abington Heights High School]]
|TBD
|[[Spring Grove Area High School]]
|}
==Schools with Multiple State Finals Appearances==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 95%; text-align:center"
|-
! Appearances
! Team
! Wins
! Losses
|-
|11
|[[Quigley Catholic High School]]
|9
|2
|-
|7
|[[Greensburg-Salem High School]]
|5
|2
|-
|5
|[[Scranton Preparatory School|Scranton Preparatory High School]]
|3
|2
|-
|4
|[[Overbrook High School (Philadelphia)|Overbrook High School]]
|3
|1
|-
|4
|[[Roman Catholic High School]]
|1
|3
|-
|3
|[[Abington Heights High School]]
|3
|0
|-
|3
|[[Wyoming Seminary|Wyoming Seminary High School]]
|2
|1
|-
|3
|[[Bensalem High School]]
|2
|1
|-
|3
|[[North Pocono High School]]
|1
|2
|-
|2
|[[Gateway High School (Monroeville, Pennsylvania)|Gateway High School]]
|1
|1
|-
|2
|[[Julia R. Masterman High School]]
|1
|1
|-
|2
|[[St. Joseph's Preparatory School]]
|0
|2
|-
|2
|[[J. P. McCaskey High School]]
|0
|2
|}
==References==
{{reflist}}
==External links==
*[http://www.pabar.org/public/yld/meetings/yldstatewidemock.asp Pennsylvania High School Mock Trial]
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