Write a Case Brief on Lucy v$.$ Zehmer

Please read Lucy v$.$ Zehmer

You may find it helpful to read the case a few times before you begin writing.

Please use the following format when writing your case brief $($you must use these headings$)$:

Citation

Give the full case citation

Sample Citation: Schwarz v$.$ Regents of University of California$(1990)226$ Cal.App$\mathrm{.}3$d $149$

Facts

Briefly indicate:

Identify the parties and their roles in the caseState the facts like a story in chronological orderThe reasons for the lawsuitIdentity the arguments of the partiesThe lower court's decision $-$ if appropriate

Issue

What legal question$($s$)$ is the court trying to answer in this case?$$There may be more than one issueIf so$,$ number each one, putting each one in a separate paragraphThe issues are often based on the appellant$$s $($the party appealing$)$ arguments in the appealTurn these arguments into questions that the court is answering

Holding

The holding is the answer to the issue$($s$)$Number each holding to correspond to the issue numbers, putting each in a separate paragraphEach Issue will have a holdingThis is usually a good part to quote$$

Rule

State the legal rule$($s$)$ used by the court to decide the issue$($s$)$ in the caseNote: If you have more than one issue, you will have more than one ruleAlso note: This is not the "ruling".$$ This is the legal rule used or created by the court.

Reasoning

Summarize the reasons given by the court for its decision$($s$)$This is usually the longest part of the brief$$This is where the court discusses other cases $($precedent$)$ and statutes

Procedural Consequences

Does this court agree or disagree with the lower court$$s decision?$$This part is usually very short, maybe only one short sentence. Did the court affirm, reverse, or remand the lower court's decision?