Tony - __________________________

Harvey - ________________________

Ray - ___________________________



1.      Silent watching

Describe what you think is going on.


2.      Explain the following lines from the scene:


This is a matter for insurance, not a frivolous lawsuit.

Do not pursue this matter.

When you lose, you'll be covering my fee.
As his employer, you're liable for his actions.
I sued for my citizenship.


What is the legal development of the case?
What type of liability is the driver referring to?


3.      Listening.

Fill in the gaps with words you hear in the video:


Ray needs to see Harvey because he was _____________ in a multimillion dollar _____________.

Donna likes compliments but she objects to having _____________ placed on her beauty.

Ray does not have to worry about the expense because Harvey is taking the case pro_____________.
One of the reasons he gives for not minding doing this is that he thinks the judge is going to
_____________ the case.











4.      Harvey is trying to get the case dismissed. Tony learns about it and claims his right to be
present. They both present arguments to the judge – why the case should/should not be dismissed.

List both arguments and find out how the judge ruled.


Harvey’s arguments

                  Tony’s argument


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The Judge ruled for _____________________________________.



5.      What is the opening statement and what is its aim?

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On a piece of paper, write an argument you would use in the opening statement if you were in Tony’s
shoes. Appeal to emotions!


What does it mean to “take the fifth” and when can it be used?


Take notes listing the development of the case: