Case Fallacies Flashcards
Wright v. Royce
Affirming the consequent
If something’s a motion, it’s an application
It’s an application, it’s a motion
Revere Camera v. Master Mail Order co.
Ju quoqe
Both parties wanted case in their state
One denied, denied one insisted other should be denied as well
Bradshaw v. State accident insurance fund corp.
Post hoc
Got foot injury then migraines, due to injury
US v. Howard
Appeal to false authority
Claimed that because he was an AUSA he was incapable of deception
Isaaken v. Vermont castings
Post hoc
Profits fell during time of illegal activity
Illegal activity caused profits to fall
Ford motor co v. Equal employment opportunities commission (EEOC)
Ad hominem
“In order to make a rule of their own”
Everette v. City of New Kingdom
Denying the antecedent
Someone’s actions are a crime, may be negligence
Wasn’t crime, wasn’t negligence
Harris v. NY
Straw man
Brought up right to commit perjury, nobody arguing for it
People v. Ryan
Ad misericordiam
Court took pity on situation
US v. Biasucci
Ad hominem
“Hypocritical”
