Case Brief

Name: ___________________________ Date: ____________________________

Case Name:

Facts: Briefly summarize the relevant and important facts of the case:

 

 

 

 

 

Procedure: What was the trial court’s decision? What happened on appeal?

 

 

Issue: What issue was this court asked to decide on appeal?

 

 

Holding: Briefly state who won and how the court responded to the issue?

 

 

Rationale: State the court’s rationale for its decision:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dissent: Briefly summarize why the dissent disagreed with the majority opinion.