1. Case Analysis for Terry v. Ohio. identify the following:

Facts Issues Court's Holding Rationale (Reasoning)

CASE ANALYSIS MEMO INSTRUCTIONS / SAMPLE

Heading: Case Name

Facts: Pertinent facts needed to understand the legal issues. The parties can be referred to by plaintiff/defendant (in the case of criminal law, defendant and state/government/etc.). Be relevant, objective, and accurate. Present the facts in a balanced manner - do not take sides in a memo. Avoid making legal conclusions in the facts section. Issues: What is the legal issue or issues before the appellate court? Issues should be in the form of a question, and should not state the party names. State the issues in the present tense and objectively.

Holding: What is the appellate court's answer or response to the legal issue(s)? State the general rule of law to be learned from the case. What is the answer to the questions presented (as Issues)?

If there is more than one issue you feel is important, be sure to use the format of: Issue I: Holding I: Issue II: Holding II: