Chapter 4 Case Law and Case Briefing Elements Copyright 2009 Delmar, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
Copyright 2009 Delmar, a part of Cengage Learning. Elements Citation Caption Syllabus Headnotes Key numbers Attorneys Judge Copyright 2009 Delmar, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
Copyright 2009 Delmar, a part of Cengage Learning. Elements Body of opinion –Facts –Prior proceedings –Issue/issues –Holding –Rule of law Copyright 2009 Delmar, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.
Copyright 2009 Delmar, a part of Cengage Learning. Elements Body of opinion (cont.) –Reasoning –Disposition –Concurring opinion –Dissenting opinion Copyright 2009 Delmar, a part of Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.