A Teaching Resource
for Psychiatry
Residents

View from the Jury Box:
Clark v. Stover
A Psychiatric Malpractice Mock Trial

Please note: This version is intended for residents. To access the forensic fellows' version, click here.  

 Cast (.pdf)

Facts of the Case (.pdf)

Pleadings

• Summons and Complaint (.pdf)
• Answer (.pdf)
• Affirmative Defenses (.pdf)

Defendant's Initial Meeting With Defense Counsel

• Video (Time: 25:35)

Opening Statements

• Video (Time 26:40)
• Commentary
• For more information, see The Litigation Process

Direct and Cross Examination of Plaintiff

• Video (Time: 20:05)
• Commentary

Direct and Cross Examination of Plaintiff's Expert

• Video (Time: 44:40)
• Commentary

Direct and Cross Examination of Defendant

• Video (Time: 37:47)
• Commentary

Direct and Cross Examination of Defendant's Expert

• Video (Time: 35:17)
• Commentary

Closing Arguments

• Video (Time: 24:26)
• Commentary
• For more information, see The Litigation Process

Jury Instructions

• Video (Time: 6:02)
• Jury Instructions 1-7 (.pdf)
• Jury Verdict Form (.pdf)

Additional Resources

• Summons and Complaint
• Answer
• Selecting Experts
• Discovery
• Depositions
• Settle or Defend?
• Motions
• Voir Dire Examination / Jury Selection
• Opening Statements
• The Burden of Proof
• Exhibits
• The Calling of Witnesses
• Closing Statements
• Jury Instructions
• Verdict Form
• Appeals
• Litigation Glossary