1. Chapter 6 Issue Identification
Client’s Case
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2. Issue Identification Client’s Case
Step 1
Identify each type of cause of action and area of law possibly involved
Step 2
Determine the elements of each cause of action identified in step 1
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3. Issue Identification Client’s Case
Step 3
Determine which facts of the client’s case apply to establish the elements of each cause of action—the key facts
Step 4
Assemble the elements of the issue from the law and key facts identified in steps 2 and 3
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