Legal Research and Case Briefing

Chapter 4

The textbook states that when reviewing a statute, to not limit our focus to a specific section.  It also tells us that when we find a statute that appears to apply, to not stop our research.

Would doing the above be a waste of time and energy to have to explore other sections of an act and to continue researching for other statutes?  Please explain why or why not?

Chapter 5

Why is using the FIRAC method so important versus just writing down your particular notes about a case?  Isn’t the point that you understand the case?

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Chapter 4

Legal decisions are made by first identifying the problem and then looking for the most appropriate solution. Looking for the best solution may involve a thorough review of the statute. A statute forms a written law that follows the limitation of the existing constitution. A statutory statement regulates or prohibits…

 

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