Levin College of Law
Understanding where you are in the procedural history of a case can help you better understand its disposition. When you are lost, look up your case on Westlaw, hit the History tab and bask in the glow of enlightenment. If you’re not sure how to outline your memo, jury instructions can help by explaining a cause of action, outlining the essential elements of a claim and providing relevant primary law all in one spot. Cases on Westlaw contain a Synopsis, a summary of the main facts, issues and holdings of a case, and Headnotes, summaries of points of law organizes by topic. For statutes , you can review the Notes of Decision tab at the top of the statute to find headnotes that apply and cases interpret your statute. You can also review helpful secondary sources under Context and Analysis for additional understanding and discussion.
The traditional justification of bicameralism …
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