PROCEDURAL HISTORY: Tell who is suing whom for what. Tell how the lower court ruled in the case. Identify which party appealed to which court and the relief requested. FACTS: Summarize the essential facts that led to the lawsuit, focusing on the facts you think were important to the court in deciding the case. ISSUE(S): Specify the issue(s), or question(s), in controversy in the case on appeal. Each issue should be written in the form of a separate question. HOLDING: Each holding is the answer to each issue, or question, before the court. The holding is usually a rephrasing of the issue from a question to a declarative sentence. REASONING: Explain the court's reasoning in reaching its decision. Identify any public policy considerations. Note significant dicta. DISSENT/CONCURRENCE: Describe important points made in dissenting or concurring opinions