Holy Sepulcher Catholic School fourth grader Daisy Lindstrom who played the defendant speaks during a mock trail play with District Judge Sue Haggerty at Holy Sepulcher Catholic School in Middlesex Twp on Thursday November 29,2018.

MIDDLESEX TWP — Court was in session Thursday morning at Holy Sepulcher Catholic School, where the fourth grade class held a mock trial with Judge Sue Haggerty.

Haggerty presided over the hearing while students took to the witness stand and presented their evidence to a jury.

The court case was about a stolen birthday cake, and the verdict was decided by a jury of fifth grade students. Haggerty said the scenario played out like a common pleas court.

Haggerty said she hoped the mock trial helped students to learn about court systems as well as the importance of decision-making in their own lives.

“Not a lot of kids do these mock trials,” she said. “I’ve done different ones over at Knoch High School in the past. I think it’s a good learning experience to understand the court system and the flow. And it’s nice to see all the kids dress up like they’re going to court in their little suits.”

This is an excerpt read more about the students’ day in court in Friday’s Butler Eagle.