LEGAL METHODS

    1. Which of the following are characteristic of a good “issue” statement in a case brief? [circle all that apply]: a. drafted in one sentence b. understandable to person who has not read the case c. contains key facts d. begins with a legal claim e. drafted in declarative form 2.  What is the role of the jury during a trial? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3.  Why should law students read through an entire judicial decision before beginning to prepare a case brief summarizing and analyzing the decision? ________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4.  Describe the difference between a broad and a narrow issue statement and give an example of each: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5.  Explain why a court might wish to frame a broad rule, rather than a narrow rule:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________   PART TWO:  True or False Place a “T” next to each statement below that is true and place an “F” next to each statement that is false.  For the statements that are false, briefly (in one to three sentences) explain on this quiz why the answer is false.  You do not need to explain the basis for any true answers. 1.  Judges never overturn jury verdicts.     2.   Cases are often won or lost based on the facts.     3.  Judicial holdings are the same as rules.     4.   A good case brief should cite all the same facts as the judge did in writing the decision.     5.  The reasoning of a case often includes policy considerations.