Mock Trial: Honeycutt Carnival v Snow
The «Honeycutt Carnival v. Snow» resource is a comprehensive mock trial case packet designed to immerse students in the complexities of civil litigation, specifically focusing on defamation in the digital age. The case follows Hayden Honeycutt, the owner of a century-old family carnival, who is suing social media influencer Sammy Snow for a viral post alleging the carnival is «dangerous.» This classroom-ready resource provides everything needed for a full trial simulation, including witness affidavits for both the plaintiff and defense, jury instructions, and a variety of exhibits such as social media comments, profit-and-loss graphs, and expert CVs. By engaging with this material, students develop critical skills in evidence analysis, witness examination, and the application of tort law to modern social media interactions.