Analyzing Case Law & Briefing Cases Assignments
DQ1 Due Saturday 08/22/15
Does the IRAC method of breaking down a case make sense? Is there a simpler, more efficient way to understand a case? Explain.
DQ2 Due Monday 08/24/15
What is the purpose of preparing a case brief? For whom do we prepare a case brief?
Prepare a Case Brief of the Minnesota v. Dickerson case. Due Wed 08/26/15
- Read and utilize the IRAC method in theMinnesota v. Dickersoncase located in chapter 4 of the textbook.
- An example of the format that should be utilized can be found on page 88 of the textbook for theGideon v. Wainwrightcase.
- Use theCase Brief SummaryTemplate belowto complete the assignment.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
Case Brief Summary Template
Directions: Complete each section of the below template. Delete all the section <instructions/prompts> and these directions before submitting the completed assignment.
JUDICIAL HISTORY
<Explain where the case has been and what occurred at each level of the court before the case arrived at its current status. Should be 200 words.>
FACTS
<Elucidatethe facts pertaining to the case:the who, what, when, where,why and how of the case. Should be 300 words, depending on the complexity of the facts of the case.>
ISSUES
<What are the legal issues that need to be determined? Should be 50 words>
RULES
<What statutes, ordinances, rules, cases, etc. are binding or persuasive to the current case? Should be 300 words>
ANALYSIS
<The legal analysis portion of the brief applies the facts to relevant law. This is the lengthiest portion of the brief. Approximately 750 words.>
CONCLUSION
<The summation/result of the application of the facts and law.The ruling that the court made in the present matter.Approximately 100 words. Should be brief, concise and to the point.>
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