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Student Questions about Legal Analysis


Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

1. 
OK. Distinguishing authority is when you analyze a case that does not apply.  So if it were me, I just wouldn't quote it at all! Why in the world would I ever have to "distinguish" authority?
a.
because the other side cited it
c.
because you're not that sure if it applies
b.
to anticipate the other side
d.
all of the above
 

Yes/No
 

2. 
Is it important to strictly follow the analytical process when analyzing a case or statute?
 

3. 
Do I have to use the 4-step analytical process (IRAC) for each authority I cite?
 



 
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