Shortums v. Longsburg (The School Day should be Shorter)
Chief Justice Garcia: We will now hear arguments for the case of Shortums v. Longsburg. Let's begin with arguments for Shortums. Shortums: Thank you, Mrs. Chief Justice, and may it please the court: My client is sitting in school for prolonged hours after multiple extracurricular club meetings, hours of homework, studying for several subjects, and only seven hours of sleep. This is simply not right. Shortums: Her school refused to shorten the hours. No one can go to school for this long without a break. Justice Bragburt: Aren't those specific hours mandatory in any school? Shortums: Yes, but my client and multiple other innocents are suffering from too many hours of learning. The hours need to be cut short not just for my client, but all schools with these types of hours. Chief Justice Garcia: Thank you. Now let's hear from Longsburg's team. What do you argue? Longsburg: Students must get all the education they require. As young students, education is important and will...