BLAW 280 Midterm: how to brief a case
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Procedural history: how this case interacted with the court systems; last italicized paragraph. Facts- brief synopsis/ relevant (italicizes words between the case name and before the opinion starts) (if mentioned in the opinion, it becomes relevant) Issue(s)- problem court faces; statement of the question of law that the court must answer in order to decided which party should win. Should be expressed in a yes/no questions; often found in the case (copy word for word *whether) Rule(s)- relevant law that is being used; cause of action; elements and defenses. Analysis/application/rationale- (mix facts and rules together)facts applies to the rule. Conclusion(s)-outcome; holding; answers the the issue (write yes/no. and what it is in bold at the bottom of the case) Plaintiff: person who brings the lawsuit to courts defendant: person defending themselves usually plaintiff vs defendant (but make sure) Name: young vs. beck 2011 ariz. lexis 19 (ariz. sup.
