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Write a brief a case

You must find a case related to the weekly chapter.  You can pull your case from the book or from the internet as long as you cite the sources.

 

Please write a short synopsis of the case using the brief outline below no longer than two pages. The synopsis should be typed, double-spaced, times new roman 12 font and printed in black ink.

Please assist with the following:Case brief written assignment expectations:

• Facts: This should be a quick list of facts but make sure to include any legally significant facts.,
• Procedural history: These are notes about the journey the case has taken through the court system.,
• Issue presented: What is the legal issue that the court is discussing? Note there can be more than one issue.,
• Holding: This is the ruling of the court. If the issue presented is a question for the court to answer then the holding is the answer to that question.,
• Legal reasoning: This is a quick summary of the thought process used by the court to reach their conclusion. Write a brief a case,
• Rule of law: If the court applied any rules of law that are important you want to write that down too.,
• Concurring or dissenting opinions (if any): If your casebook included a concurring or dissenting opinion in your reading you will need to read it carefully. It is there for a reason.,
• Citation: Required.

For examples on how to find a case, the attached document will help you start off in your search for cases to discuss and brief during this course.

Write a brief a case

For every Case Brief:

You must find a case related to the weekly chapter.  You can pull your case from the book or from the internet as long as you cite the sources.

Please write a short synopsis of the case using the brief outline below no longer than two pages. The synopsis should be typed, double-spaced, times new roman 12 font and printed in black ink.

Please assist with the following:Case brief written assignment expectations:

• Facts: This should be a quick list of facts, but make sure to include any legally significant facts.
• Procedural history: These are notes about the journey the case has taken through the court system.
• Issue presented: What is the legal issue that the court is discussing? Note, there can be more than one issue.
• Holding: This is the ruling of the court. If the issue presented is a question for the court to answer, then the holding is the answer to that question.
• Legal reasoning: This is a quick summary of the thought process used by the court to reach their conclusion.
• Rule of law: If the court applied any rules of law that are important, you want to write that down too.
• Concurring or dissenting opinions (if any): If your casebook included a concurring or dissenting opinion in your reading, you will need to read it carefully. It is there for a reason. Write a brief a case
• Citation: Required.

For examples on how to find a case, the attached document will help you start off in your search for cases to discuss and brief during this course.