How to Write a Case Digest Posted by Diory Rabajante on Sunday, April 4, 2010 Under: tips A case digest or a case brief is a written summary of the case. A case sometimes involves several issues. Digesting the same would help the student in separating one issue from another and understanding how the Court resolved the issues in the case. The student does not need to discuss all the issues decided in the case in his case digest. He only needs to focus on the relevant issue or the issue related to the subject that he is taking. A case digest may also serve as a useful study aid for class discussions and exams. A student who has a case digest does not need to go back to the case in order to remember what he has read. Format of the Case Digest I. Caption. This includes the title of the case, the date it was decided, and citation. Include also the petitioner, respondent, and the ponente. II. Facts. There is no need to include all the facts. Just include those that are relevant to the subject. III. Issues. Include only those that are relevant. Issues are usually framed in the form of questions that are answerable by "yes" or "no," for example, "Is the contract void?" Sometimes, students frame the question by starting it with the word "whether," for example, "Whether the contract is void" or "Whether or not the contract is void." The answer to the question has to be answered in the ruling. IV. Ruling. This usually starts with a "yes" or a "no." This is the answer to the question/s involving the issue. After the categorical yes/no answer, the reason for the decision will be explained. V. Concurring and Dissenting Opinions. This part is optional, but it would help to include them because there are professors who ask for separate opinions in recitations.
How to Write a Case DigestPosted by Diory Rabajante on Sunday,
April 4, 2010 Under: tips A case digest or a case brief is a ritten
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