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Following is the case brief for Crawford v. Washington, United States Supreme Court, (2004) Case summary for Crawford v. Washington: Mr. Crawford was charged with attempted murder of a man who allegedly attempted to rape his wife. Crawford’s wife made statements to the responding officers, regarding the incident. At trial, the prosecution tried to use the statements against Crawford, since […]
Read moreFollowing is the case brief for Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey, 505 U.S. 833 (1992). Case Summary of Planned Parenthood v. Casey: Several of Pennsylvania’s statutory abortion provisions were challenged in federal court. Those provisions included requirements of informed consent, a 24-hour waiting period, parental consent for minors seeking abortions, and spousal notification. In reviewing the provisions, the U.S. […]
Read moreFollowing is the case brief for Miller v. Alabama, 567 U.S. Supreme Court (2012). Case Summary of Miller v. Alabama: This case involves two companion cases. In both cases, a 14-year-old was convicted of murder and sentenced to a mandatory term of life in prison without parole. Both defendants argued that a sentence of life without parole for a juvenile violates the […]
Read moreFollowing is the case brief for Hammer v. Dagenhart, United States Supreme Court, (1918) Case summary for Hammer v. Dagenhart: After Congress passed the Keating-Owen Act (the Act), which prevented the sale of goods made by children under a certain age, Dagenhart, a father of two minor boys, brought suit claiming the Act was unconstitutional. Specifically, Dagenhart alleged that Congress did […]
Read moreFollowing is the case brief for Hadley v. Baxendale, The Court of Exchequer (England), (1854) Case summary for Hadley v. Baxendale: Hadley owned and operated a mill when the mill’s crank shaft broke. Hadley entered into a contract with Baxendale, to deliver the shaft to an engineering company on an agreed upon date. Hadley failed to inform Baxendale that the mill […]
Read moreFollowing is the case brief for Hollingsworth v. Perry, United States Supreme Court, (2013) Case summary for Hollingsworth v. Perry: Following the legalization of same sex marriage in California, voters passed Proposition Eight which amended the definition of marriage back to between a man and woman. Same sex couples, who wanted to marry, challenged the legislation bringing suit against state […]
Read moreFollowing is the case brief for Kelo v. City of New London, United States Supreme Court, (2005) Case summary for Kelo v. City of New London: After residing there for over sixty years, Susette Kelo was notified by the city of New London that the property was going to be taken away through the city’s eminent domain powers and sold […]
Read moreFollowing is the case brief for Hudson v. Michigan, United States Supreme Court, (2006) Case summary for Hudson v. Michigan: Police arrived at Hudson’s home after obtaining a warrant. Three to five seconds after announcing their presence, police entered Hudson’s home and found drugs and a firearm. At trial, Hudson moved to have the evidence suppressed, claiming that the violation […]
Read moreFollowing is the case brief for Illinois v. Gates, United States Supreme Court, (1983) Case summary for Illinois v. Gates: The police received an anonymous letter claiming that Mr. and Mrs. Gates were running an illegal drug business and outlining future action. Upon receiving the letter, police further investigated and it was determined that most of the informants tips were […]
Read moreFollowing is the case brief for Hustler Magazine v. Falwell, United States Supreme Court, (1988) Case summary for Hustler Magazine v. Falwell: In response to Hustler Magazine’s article questioning his soberness and morality, Jerry Falwell brought suit in federal district court claiming damages for intentional infliction of emotional distress, among other claims. The district court found for Falwell and Hustler […]
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