When Identifying the Key Facts in a Court Opinion

question 26

Multiple Choice

When identifying the key facts in a court opinion:

• A)Keep in mind the question,"What was decided about which facts?"
• B)List all possible facts related to the decision reached
• C)Look to the holding
• D)All of the above
• E)Answers a and b above

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