How To Brief a Case

How To Brief a Case Case Name and Citation:  identifies the parties involved in the case and the courts that heard the case i.e.  Holloman v. Circuit City Stores, 162 Md.App.332 (Md.Ct.App , 2005)   Plaintiff – person bringing the lawsuit (Holloman – usually the 1^st name to appear)   Defendant – person being sued (Circuit City Stores – the second name)   Facts: It refers to the story of the events in the case. It contains an overview of the key facts of the case like the parties, locations, objects involved or actions.   Issue: outlines the critical legal questions that the court is asked to decide. This is in the form of a question that can be answered Yes or No. i.e. Was the Arbitration Agreement illusory because it was not supported by consideration?   Decision: this section responds to the question outlined in previous Issues section – usually just simple Yes, it is or No, it is i.e  Yes, the Arbitration Agreement is illusory because it is not supported by consideration   Reasoning: This is the court’s process to select the rule of law and any exceptions that may apply to the facts of the case. It explains how the court came to its decision.     https://www.studyhelpus.com/how-to-brief-a-case/