Case Summary
/ˈkeɪs ˌsʌməri/
Definitions
- (n.) A concise recapitulation of the key facts, issues, holdings, and reasoning of a legal case.
The lawyer prepared a case summary before presenting her argument in court.
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- case summaries
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Commentary
A case summary distills complex judicial decisions for easier comprehension; care should be taken to capture the holding accurately without editorializing.
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