Anatomy of a Case, an online CALI Lesson (15 minutes)
Learn how to read and analyze a case, and become familiar with the important parts of a case
A case brief for class provides the title of the case and a few notes about the facts and holdings. Use it as a reminder for class discussions. After class, incorporate the information into your outline for the course.
Read a discussion of the why and how of case briefing and see a sample case and a sample case brief along with it.
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