Question 1

Which of the following is a step in the process of identifying the issue(s)in a client's case?
A)Focus on the holding.
B)Determine which of the facts apply to establish or satisfy the elements of each cause of action-the key facts.
C)Determine the elements of each cause of action that has been identified.
D)Assemble the issue from the law and key facts that have been identified.
E)All of the above
F)Answers b and c above
G)Answers b,c,and d above

Accepted Answer

To identify the issue(s) in a client's case, it is necessary to determine which of the facts apply to establish or satisfy the elements of each cause of action (key facts), determine the elements of each cause of action that has been identified, and assemble the issue from the law and key facts identified. Therefore, the correct answer is G which includes all the necessary steps.

Question 2

The issue in a client's case is composed of which of the following parts?
A)Sufficient background facts to identify the context of the dispute
B)Key facts
C)The legal question
D)The applicable law
E)All of the above
F)Answers b,c,and d above

Accepted Answer

The issue in a client's case is composed of key facts, the legal question, and the applicable law. However, to understand the context of the dispute, there also needs to be sufficient background facts. Therefore, the best choice is F, which includes all of the above except for the background facts.

Question 3

Which of the following is one of the broad categories that an issue may be broken down into?
A)A question of how the facts apply
B)A question of how a law applies
C)A question of constitutional interpretation
D)A question of the interpretation of statutory law
E)All of the above
F)Answers a and b above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is one of...

Question 4

The issue in a client's case is composed of which of the following?
A)Sufficient background facts to identify the context of the dispute
B)Key facts
C)The legal question
D)The applicable law
E)All of the above
F)Answers b,c,and d above

Accepted Answer

The issue in a client's case is composed of key facts, the legal question, and the applicable law. However, to effectively address the issue, there must also be sufficient background facts to identify the context of the dispute. Therefore, both answer choices E and F could be considered correct, but F specifically includes the key components of the issue.

Question 5

"Under the provisions of the battery statute,is a battery committed when an individual merely encourages the batterer?" is a question of:
A)When the law applies
B)Which law applies
C)Whether the law applies at all
D)How the law applies
E)All of the above
F)None of the above

Accepted Answer

The question is about the interpretation of how the law applies to a specific situation, namely whether encouragement constitutes battery under the statute.

Question 6

Which of the following questions will help you focus on the holding?
A)What statue,rule of law,or principle did the court apply to each its decision?
B)What legal question was addressed and answered by the holding?
C)Which of the facts presented in the case,if changed,would alter or affect the question addressed in the holding?
D)What was decided about which facts in this case?
E)All of the above.f.Answers a,b,and c.g.Answers b,c,and d.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following questions will help...

Question 7

Which of the following are broad statements of the issue?
A)"The issue in this case is whether the defendant breached the contract."
B)"The issue in this case is whether the trial court erred when it granted the motion to suppress the evidence."
C)"The issue in this case is whether it is false imprisonment when law enforcement officers make an arrest."
D)"The issue in this case is whether an individual commits battery by being at the scene of a battery."
E)All of the above.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following are broad statements...

Question 8

Which of the following is a step in the process of identifying the issue(s)in a court opinion?
A)Focus on the holding.
B)Determine which of the facts apply to establish or satisfy the elements of each cause of action-the key facts.
C)Determine the elements of each cause of action that has been identified.
D)Assemble the issue from the law and key facts that have been identified.
E)All of the above
F)Answers b,c,and d above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is a step...

Question 9

The identification of the issue(s)in a client's case requires the:
A)Identification of the general areas of law involved
B)Identification of the elements of the cause(s)of action
C)Identification of the key and background facts
D)Assembly of the issue
E)All of the above
F)Answers a,b,and d above
G)Answers b and d above

Accepted Answer

The identification of the issues in a client's case involves understanding the general areas of law involved, identifying the elements of the causes of action, recognizing the key and background facts, and assembling the issue. Therefore, all of the options (A, B, C, D) are necessary steps in the process.

Question 10

The identification of the issue:
A)Is the first step of the legal analysis process
B)Is the most important task that a researcher faces when engaging in legal analysis
C)Determines the direction that the research will take
D)May result in malpractice if it is misidentified
E)All of the above
F)Answers a,b,and c above
G)Answers a and b above

Accepted Answer

All of the above are correct.

Question 11

A narrow statement of the issue:
A)Fails to inform the researcher of the specific factual context of the dispute
B)Fails to inform the researcher of the precise law involved in the dispute
C)Fails to inform the researcher of the specific law involved in the dispute
D)Helps the researcher determine which direction that the research will take
E)None of the above
F)Answers a,b,and c above

Accepted Answer

The answer of A narrow statement of the issue:
A)Fails to...

Question 12

The law component of an issue may be a:
A)Constitutional provision
B)Statute
C)Ordinance
D)Case law doctrine
E)All of the above
F)Answers a,b,and c above
G)Answers a,b,and d above

Accepted Answer

The law component of an issue can encompass a wide range of legal sources, including constitutional provisions, statutes, ordinances, and case law doctrines. These elements collectively form the legal framework within which legal issues are analyzed and resolved.

Question 13

"Does State Statute § 4599 permit the installation of a sidewalk one foot from the curb?" is an example of a:
A)Narrow statement of the issue
B)Question of which law applies
C)Question of when the law applies
D)Broad statement of the issue
E)All of the above
F)Answers a and b above

Accepted Answer

This is a narrow statement of the issue because it asks a specific question about the application of a particular law (State Statute § 4599) to a specific situation (installation of a sidewalk one foot from the curb).

Question 14

What elements are assembled to state the issue?
A)relevant law
B)legal question
C)key facts
D)dissenting opinion
E)All of the above.f.Answers a,b,and c.g.Answers b,c,and d.

Accepted Answer

The answer of What elements are assembled to state the...

Question 15

In regard to the identification of the issue(s)in a court opinion:
A)When the case has more than one issue,follow the steps separately and completely for one issue before proceeding to identify the next issue
B)The issue may be stated more clearly in a concurring opinion
C)The issue may be stated more clearly in a dissenting opinion
D)Look to the holding
E)All of the above
F)Answers a,b,and d above

Accepted Answer

The identification of issues in a court opinion can involve multiple strategies. It's important to analyze each issue separately (A), and sometimes, the issue may be articulated more clearly in concurring (B) or dissenting opinions (C). The holding of the case can also provide insight into the central issue(s) (D), making all of the above statements correct approaches to identifying issues in a court opinion.

Quiz 10: Legal Analysis: Issue Identificationspotting the Issue

Which of the following is a step in the process of identifying the issue(s) in a client's case?

The issue in a client's case is composed of which of the following parts?

Which of the following is one of the broad categories that an issue may be broken down into?

The issue in a client's case is composed of which of the following?

"Under the provisions of the battery statute,is a battery committed when an individual merely encourages the batterer?" is a question of:

Which of the following questions will help you focus on the holding?

Which of the following are broad statements of the issue?

Which of the following is a step in the process of identifying the issue(s) in a court opinion?

The identification of the issue(s) in a client's case requires the:

The identification of the issue:

A narrow statement of the issue:

The law component of an issue may be a:

"Does State Statute § 4599 permit the installation of a sidewalk one foot from the curb?" is an example of a:

What elements are assembled to state the issue?

In regard to the identification of the issue(s) in a court opinion: