What was the case about? Who did what to whom? include all facts the court considered significant. Summarize in your own words. DO NOT cut and paste from the opinion.
What law did the Court base their analysis on and why was it important?
What was the outcome of the case?
Did the court affirm the lower court’s decision, reverse it, and/or remand it for additional proceedings?
Why did the court decide the case the way it did?
What legal standard did they use or establish?
What prior cases did the Court rely upon and why?
Did you agree or disagree with the outcome and why?
Is there anything else that should be mentioned about this case? Is it a “landmark” case? Was the court “divided”? What were your personal thoughts on the case?
