How to Read a Legal Opinion
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1. Question
According to the Kerr article, why are facts so important when reading cases in law school?
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2. Question
- What is the disposition of the case, according to Kerr?
- Where in a case do you usually find the disposition?
- And what are some words frequently used in the disposition?
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3. Question
- When Kerr says it’s important to identify the source of law in a case, what kinds of examples does he give of sources of law?
- And why does he say it’s so important to identify the source of law in a case?
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- According to Kerr, what is a holding?
- And how is it different from dicta?
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What does Kerr suggest doing after you’ve read a holding in a case?
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What does Kerr mean when he says that judges often reason by analogy?
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7. Question
Why does Kerr suggest that it’s helpful to read concurring and dissenting opinions?
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