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Guidelines on how to write a case summary. An example: Soobramoney v Minister of Health (Kwazulu-Natal) (CCT32/97) [1997] ZACC 17; 1998 (1) SA 765 (CC); 1997 (12) BCLR 1696 (27 November 1997)Guidelines on how to write a case summary. What is important wh $8.87   Add to cart

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Guidelines on how to write a case summary. An example: Soobramoney v Minister of Health (Kwazulu-Natal) (CCT32/97) [1997] ZACC 17; 1998 (1) SA 765 (CC); 1997 (12) BCLR 1696 (27 November 1997)Guidelines on how to write a case summary. What is important wh

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Guidelines on how to write a case summary. What is important when summarising case law? 1. The Facts of the case i) How do I determine the facts of a case? ii) Where to find the facts of a case? 2. The Issue / Legal question i) This is the legal issue that has been brought before the court. I...

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Legal Case Summaries


How to write case summaries?


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How to write a case summary?

Writing a case summary can be intimidating at first. You wonder, "How do I find the
problem?" How do I calculate the ratio decidendi? In this article, I'll walk you through
the process of writing case summaries step by step.

What is important when writing a case summary?

I believe it is critical to begin with the fundamentals. What is a case summary, exactly?
A case summary is a concise summary of the case. It primarily emphasizes the nature
of the case, why the parties went to court, and what the judge(s) decided.

What are the importance of a case summary?

Case summaries are extremely useful for law students. It limits the time spending on
reading pages of case law, studying for exams becomes much easier. They are also
ideal for those working in the legal field, such as academics, advocates, attorneys,
and paralegals.

How specific must a case summary be?

It is entirely up to you how much detail you put into them. You may struggle at first to
determine what is important and what is not. However, as corny as it may sound, the
more case summaries you write, the easier it will be to determine what is important
and what is not.

Here are a few guidelines on how to write a case summary.

What is important when summarising case law?

1. The Facts of the case

Essentially, this is a synopsis of the parties' story and why they are seeking the court's
assistance. This section of your case summary does not have to be lengthy. There is
no need to include specific dates and locations. It is also not necessary to include the
parties' personal histories/ life story. It should not be more than ten sentences long.

How do I determine the facts of a case?

1. Who are the parties in the dispute?

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