College of Marin IRAC Business Law Legal Hypotheticals

Elon vs Space X Case Study

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College of Marin IRAC Business Law Legal Hypotheticals Elon vs Space X Case Study

Directions

Apply IRAC to the following two legal hypotheticals. Each question if worth 20 points. Make
sure to read the facts carefully before you begin your answer.. Identify your plaintiffs and
defendants. Toss out any distractions or “red herrings.” Think about legal theories that may apply
and be sure to organize and list all elements of the causes of action.

For a quick refresher on IRAC format:

I – Identify the Issue and frame it as a question.

R – The Rule describes which law or legal theory applies to the issue.

A – The Analysis is the most important section, and generally the longest part of your answer. It
involves applying the Rule of Law to the facts of the problem or question.

C – The Conclusion is your answer to the Issue; or the result of the analysis.

For more information about how to use IRAC use your text or refer to the resources below. Do
not worry if it is not perfect – try your best!

Make sure to upload your completed written responses (please use a WORD doc or docx) by
Tuesday, February 23.
IRAC Resources:

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Helpful Hints for Writing a Better IRAC (Links to an external site.)

Use IRAC to answer the following 2 hypothetical legal questions

HYPO #1. SpaceZ is a new venture created to send paying clients on a trip of a lifetime to the
moon aboard its spaceship, the Hawk9. This spaceship is equipped with a vehicle escape system
using parachutes to allow passengers to return safely to the ground should a malfunction occur
during the spaceship’s ascent. This system is widely used and listed in the Rocket Industry
Standards Manual as being “sufficient to provide adequate safeguards.” Recently, a new system
has become available that uses rockets to navigate the escape capsule back to the ground much
more safely. However, this new system is also much more expensive than the parachute system
and has not been tested in real-life situations. SpaceZ decided to stick with its tried-and-true
parachute system. Elon, who wanted an adventure, decided to purchase this trip from SpaceZ. He
signed a contract containing this statement: “Although SpaceZ has taken all reasonable measures
to provide a safe voyage, I understand that space exploration is dangerous.” On the day of the
liftoff, the weather was beautiful and all systems were working as designed. But shortly after
takeoff, a totally unpredictable violent storm arose, blowing the Hawk9 off course. There was no
way to correct for the deviation, so SpaceZ activated the escape system, which deployed as
designed. Unfortunately, the storm caused the escape capsule to crash to the ground. Elon was
critically injured, but survived. Investigations after the accident indicated that the new rocket
escape system might have led to a better outcome. What tort cause(s) of action may Elon
reasonably bring against SpaceZ, What defense(s), if any, does SpaceZ have? (20 points)

HYPO #2. The College of Marin Mariners Beach Volleyball Captain, Ariel, convinces her
teammates to lock arms during the national anthem at their home opener game against Solano
College. As the Star-Spangled Banner plays, all of the players stand arm in arm in the sand court
by the net. Two of Ariel’s teammates, Bella and Cara proceed to kneel during the anthem, and
the assistant coach Eloise places her hands gently on their shoulders. Expert Mariner team setter,
Dawn suddenly takes a small flag from her jacket pocket and sets it on fire and energetically
pumps her left fist. The fans have mixed responses of boos and cheers and then the game begins.
The Mariners win handily. The next day, Ariel, Bella, Cara and Dawn are called in by Robert
Downer, Director of Athletics and learn that they have been kicked off the beach volleyball team
and suspended from college. What constitutional rights, if any, can the players assert against
COM? Would it make any difference if they attended a private college instead of a public
college? (20 points)