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HOW TO READ & ANALYZE CASE OPINIONS:
Do Not read the cases provided by attempting to be a lawyer.
DO:
- Read and familiarize yourself with the FACTS of the situation;
- Read and look for the ISSUES the court states are presented for review;
- Read and locate the HOLDING or RULING by the court;
- Read and locate the reasons the court gives for its RULING.
Below, I have posted a short version of a CASE BRIEF of In Re Mathews to guide you on finding the relevant items contained in a court opinion. [Click Here to go directly to the Mathews CASE BRIEF post.]
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