Discussion Unit 6

As you have learned, stating the facts is the first step in analyzing a legal issue. This is a very important step because the facts must bear relevance to the issue. Remember that the analysis will be based on the facts, and the facts will lead you to the answer of the legal problem.

For this week’s Discussion, read Assignment 14 on pages 529–530 in Chapter 17 of the textbook. What facts are important and what is the issue? Remember that the facts of a case should relate to the issue as they will eventually be the basis for your analysis and conclusion once you apply the rule of law. Also, the issue should be narrow and presented in the form of a question.