Seals V. Mississippi

1. Prepare a brief of the case opinion.
2. Explain the 11th Amendment issue in the case; how did the judge rule on it and why?
3. Explain the 14th Amendment issues in the case; how did the judge rule on them and why?
4. What are the contract and tort claims in the case; how did the judge rule on them and why?
5. If you are the plaintiff's attorney and you decide to refile your client's contract and tort claims in a state court:

a. How would you describe the plaintiff's contract claim against the university?

b. How would you describe the plaintiff's tort claim against the university?

c. Based on how your client's case fared in federal court, what do think are his chances of success, if you refile in state court; why?