LLH201 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Statutory Interpretation
Document Summary
At this point, you have a list of issues and sub-issues, and a list of legislative and or case law authorities for each issue/sub-issue which you think solve those issues. Goal for final memo of advice (research paper) Set out each issue as precisely as possible. Explain the legal issues that are relevant to this issue, citing all authorities. Apply the rules to the facts of your client"s case through legal analysis and application. Identification of the key authorities which are relevant to the resolution of those issues. Apply rules to client"s scenario by analysis and problem-solving (application of the law) Look for cases that have identical/very similar facts to your scenario (makes it easier to compare and draw strong conclusions) If no case is on point this enables you to compare, contrast and or distinguish your scenario from those and argue that based on this authority, a certain conclusion about the issue is justified.
