Contest Rules 2003/2004

Essays must be 3-5 pages in length, typed using 12 point font, double-spaced & must include an index/bibliography of all web sites, source materials and/or quotes used.
Essay may include any of the following discussion points: 1) Just what is lawsuit abuse? 2) Does lawsuit abuse undermine individual responsibility? 3) Does jury service have any effect on stopping lawsuit abuse? If so, how? If not, why?

Note: This essay must address civil lawsuits, not criminal matters.

Entries must be postmarked no later than January 30, 2004 and mailed to:
CALA Essay/Scholarship Contest, 1761 Hotel Circle South, Suite 120, San Diego, CA92108.
All entries must be submitted with a separate cover sheet that includes: Student Name, address, phone number, e-mail address, name of high school, address & phone number, high school fax number and name of teacher or counselor who encouraged your participation.
DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME ON THE ESSAYS- attach a cover sheet to each copy of the essay-ONLY!
Please submit eight copies of your essay.
All essays received will become the property of S.D. County CALA, and may be used for promotion and/or public education purposes at the discretion of the CALA President and Board of Directors. Your name and likeness may be used for promotion purposes.
San Diego County Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA) will announce scholarship winners by June 30, 2004. Cash Awards will be presented at the GALA LUNCHEON in June or July 2004 (actual date to be announced). Essay winners must be present to claim their Cash Prizes.
Family members of the CALA BOARD OF DIRECTORS and CONTEST JUDGES are not eligible.

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