How do you know if a case is on point, regarding a court opinion?

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How do you know if a case is on point, regarding a court opinion?

2007-11-08 11:04:12 · 2 answers · asked by berkat29 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics

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You'd have to read it and see if it is applicable to your case.

2007-11-08 11:06:57 · answer #1 · answered by Flatpaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

An opinion is on point if its "holding" directly addresses the issue that you are working on. For example, if you were working on case involving a county's liability for a child's being injured by a parent who was known to be abusice, DeShaney vs. Winnebago County would be on point.

2007-11-08 19:10:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋