Case Summary Review

A case summary must be concise. How many page(s) should it be?

• 1 page

• 2 pages

• 3 pages

• As many pages as you need.

Where can you typically find the HOLDING of the case?

• In the first paragraph

• In the end, at the last paragraph

• After the rule

• In the middle, after the issue

Which citation is correct?

• Court of Cassation, 88/2008

• Court of Cassation, 88/2008 (28 Oct., 2008)

• Qatar Court of Cassation, 88/2008 (28 Oct., 2008)

• Qatar Court of Cassation, No. 88/2008 (28 Oct., 2008)

What question do you need to answer to know the procedural facts?

• Who won at trial court?

• Who appealed and who won on appeal?

• Who appealed again?

• All of the above.

Where can you typically find the ANALYSIS or RATIONALE?

• In the beginning

• In the facts section

• After the rule, but before the holding

• In the rule section