Reference no: EM133193519 , Length: 2 pages
Question: Find a U.S. Supreme Court case. Go to this website supremecourt.gov, and once you arrive at the U.S. Supreme Court site, you can search for cases by clicking on the "opinions" tab. The case can be on any topic that is covered in Business Law. For example, you could select a case involving a contract, tort, business related crime or other topic that is introduced in textbook. Select a case that has been decided in the last twenty years. The paper should be approximately 2 pages in length, single spaced.
The analysis should include the following elements:
1. Case name: Include the names of the parties such as Brown v. Board of Education.
2. Case citation: An example of a citation is as follows: 552 U.S. 661 (1987). The citation includes the volume and page number of the legal reporter where the case is published. It also includes the year that the case was decided by the court. Please see page 29 of your textbook for further examples.
3. Key facts: State the relevant and significant aspects of the case briefly. Tell a short story. The facts should identify the plaintiff and defendant, report the events leading up to the lawsuit and state the relief the plaintiff is seeking.
Provide a brief description of the procedural history. This refers to the decisions of the lower court(s) before the case arrived at the U.S. Supreme Court.
4. Issue: This is the legal question the court is being asked to address. Sometimes, there are many issues. Focus on the primary issue(s).
5. Decision: State how the court resolved the issue. An example of a decision would be the lower court decision is reversed or affirmed.
Were there any concurring or dissenting options? Please explain.
6. Reasoning: This section explains why the court made this decision. Summarize the reasons the court ruled this way.
7. Key Terms: Were you able to recognize any foundational terms from Chapter One or Two that were discussed or applied in the case decision? Please explain.
8. Critical Analysis: What did you think of the court's decision in the case you selected? Be sure to explain why you agree or disagree. Your analysis should be based upon the evidence presented to the court.