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Excerpts from the Deposition of Paula Jones
The following deposition is from Paula Corbin Jones in the Jones v. Clinton litigation. It is a critical supplement to the materials in The Power of Procedure.
We will use the discovery materials in The Power of Procedure, as well as this deposition, to discuss arguments that one party or the other might make in an appeal from Judge Wright's grant of summary judgment in the case. You will consult with classmates who sit near you to discuss such arguments. So, be prepared to make an argument for one side or the other, using specific facts from the available materials. For the purposes of these arguments, we will assume that Plaintiff Jones is pursuing a cause of action with the following three elements:
1) She refused a "request" (I would use a different word) from President Clinton to engage in a sexual relationship on a particular day in the Excelsior Hotel;
2) Her refusal caused . . .
3) Employment harm in the form of lost promotions, discouragement from seeking promotions or better jobs, or lost wages or benefits.
Optional: For those interested, this is a statement regarding why I teach Jones v. Clinton.
Optional: For those interested, this is a statement on the case from one of your TAs, Nora Van Horn.
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