1. Chapter 4 Case Law and Case Briefing
Elements
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Elements
Citation
Caption
Syllabus
Headnotes
Key numbers
Attorneys
Judge
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Elements
Body of opinion
–Facts
–Prior proceedings
–Issue/issues
–Holding
–Rule of law
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Elements
Body of opinion (cont.)
–Reasoning –Disposition –Concurring opinion
–Dissenting opinion
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