The Study of Cases: A Course of Instruction in Reading and Stating Reported Cases, Composing Head-Notes and Briefs, Criticising and Comparing Authorities, and Compiling Digests (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Eugene Wambaugh

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331726742 ISBN 13: 9780331726749

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the essential skills for legal casework with a clear, practical guide to reading, summarizing, and arguing from cases.

This edition lays out a step-by-step approach to reading reported cases, stating their key points, and building effective head-notes, briefs, and digests. It also shows how to critique authorities, compare authorities across jurisdictions, and organize case material for quick reference.

The book emphasizes practical techniques over theory, with a focus on developing clear, usable summaries and citations that stand up in study and in court. It presents a structured method for evaluating what a case actually decides, what it implies for future cases, and how to recognize biases or gaps in authorities.

• How to read cases for doctrine, not just facts, and identify the core holding.
• How to compose concise head-notes and effective briefs that capture essential points.
• How to analyze authorities, compare decisions across jurisdictions, and spot overruled or questionable precedents.
• How to compile and organize digests for quick research and reference.

Ideal for law students and practicing lawyers who want a reliable, hands-on approach to case study and legal research.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331726742
• ISBN 13: 9780331726749
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 370