3.6 How to Analyze a Court Case Flashcards
Why is analyzing court cases important in business law?
Court cases help understand how judges apply legal principles to real-world business disputes.
Where are the court cases located in the textbook?
At the end of the chapter, in a summarized format.
What is the first step in analyzing a court case?
Identify the names of the parties and determine who is suing whom.
What are the “facts” of a court case?
The story behind the case, including what happened and why the case was brought to court.
What are “legal issues” in a case?
The specific legal questions the court must decide (e.g., “Did the director breach their fiduciary duty?”).
Why is it important to understand each party’s position?
Because the case involves a dispute, each party has a legal argument supporting their side.
What is included in the court’s judgment?
The court’s final decision and the legal reasoning behind it.
Why is the court’s reasoning important?
It explains why the judge ruled a certain way and sets a legal precedent for future cases.
