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The Supreme Court at UND School of Law - The November 3-4, 2015 photos Thursday, November 5, 2015

The Court's annual visit to the University of North Dakota School of Law began with arguments in Chisholm v. State: Nick Thornton represented the appellant. The Court's annual visit to the University of North Dakota School of Law began with arguments in Chisholm v. State: Nick Thornton represented the appellant.
Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle listens to attorney Thornton's arguments. Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle listens to attorney Thornton's arguments.
Assistant Grand Forks County State's Attorney Jason McCarthy responds to Thornton's arguments. Assistant Grand Forks County State's Attorney Jason McCarthy responds to Thornton's arguments.
Next, the Court heard arguments in Forster v. Flaagen, with Jacey Johnston representing the appellant. Next, the Court heard arguments in Forster v. Flaagen, with Jacey Johnston representing the appellant.
Justice Carol Kapsner questions Johnston during the arguments. Justice Carol Kapsner questions Johnston during the arguments.
Attorney Berly Nelson represented the appellee in Forster v. Flaagan. Attorney Berly Nelson represented the appellee in Forster v. Flaagan.
Justices joined UND law students for lunch after the morning arguments. Justices joined UND law students for lunch after the morning arguments.
After lunch, the Court judged the annual moot court competition, with James Grossman opening arguments for the petitioner. After lunch, the Court judged the annual moot court competition, with James Grossman opening arguments for the petitioner.
Brandt Doerr continued the petioner's argument. Brandt Doerr continued the petioner's argument.
Amanda Tucker listened to a question while presenting arguments for the respondent. Amanda Tucker listened to a question while presenting arguments for the respondent.
Samantha Olson closed out the respondent's argument. Samantha Olson closed out the respondent's argument.
Members of the Court provided comments to the students after the moot court arguments. Members of the Court provided comments to the students after the moot court arguments.
Chief Justice VandeWalle presented a photo of the Court to UND School of Law Dean Kathryn Rand after the arguments. Chief Justice VandeWalle presented a photo of the Court to UND School of Law Dean Kathryn Rand after the arguments.
After moot court, Justice Dale Sandstrom swore in new members of the Phi Alpha Delta legal fratenity. After moot court, Justice Dale Sandstrom swore in new members of the Phi Alpha Delta legal fratenity.
The new PAD members take their oath. The new PAD members take their oath.
On the morning of Nov. 4, Justice Kapsner and Justice Lisa Fair McEvers had breakfast with members of the UND Law Women's Caucus. On the morning of Nov. 4, Justice Kapsner and Justice Lisa Fair McEvers had breakfast with members of the UND Law Women's Caucus.
Richard Edinger represented the appellant in State v. Acker as Nov. 4's session began. Richard Edinger represented the appellant in State v. Acker as Nov. 4's session began.
Justice Dan Crothers listened to Edinger's argument. Justice Dan Crothers listened to Edinger's argument.
Cass County Assistant State's Attorney Tristan Van de Streek argued the government's position in State v. Acker. Cass County Assistant State's Attorney Tristan Van de Streek argued the government's position in State v. Acker.
Next, the Court heard arguments in Clark v. Farmers Union Insurance, with attorney Marianne Knudson representing the appellant. Next, the Court heard arguments in Clark v. Farmers Union Insurance, with attorney Marianne Knudson representing the appellant.
Attorney Tyler Stewart argues on behalf of Farmers Union Insurance. Attorney Tyler Stewart argues on behalf of Farmers Union Insurance.
Attorney Jeanne Unger represented QBE Americas, the other appellee in the case. Attorney Jeanne Unger represented QBE Americas, the other appellee in the case.

Photos by Penny Miller