The Law Dictionary for Everyone
Following is the case brief for Brewer v. Williams, 430 U.S. 387 (1977). Case Summary of Brewer v. Williams: Respondent Williams abducted and murdered a 10-year-old girl. Two days later he turned himself in after speaking to his attorney. While he was transported by police officers to the jurisdiction where the crime occurred, an officer appealed to Williams’ religious beliefs by […]
Read moreFollowing is the case brief for Ashcroft v. Iqbal, United States Supreme Court, (2006) Case summary for Ashcroft v. Iqbal: Pakistani Iqbal was taken into custody and detained throughout a September 11th investigation. Iqbal filed a complaint against officials, including Ashcroft claiming the conditions of detainment were discriminatory based on race, religion and national origin. Ashcroft filed a motion to […]
Read moreAn objection is a type of protest made in court or during a deposition against a witness’ testimony, or a piece of evidence. For example, an objection may be invoked when a witness is giving testimony while on the stand. The motivation for an objection is the belief that introducing such evidence into the court record would be against the […]
Read moreFollowing is the case brief for Powell v. Alabama, United States Supreme Court, (1932) Case summary for Powell v. Alabama: Powell and eight other African American men were convicted of raping two white women on a train. The trial judge did not assign specific counsel to each of the men and instead listed “all members of the bar” as counsel. […]
Read moreFollowing is the case brief for Arizona v. Hicks, United States Supreme Court, (1987) Case summary for Arizona v. Hicks: Hicks shot a gun through the floor of his apartment and responding officers searched the apartment for the victim, the shooter and weapons. The officers noticed expensive equipment, which they confirmed was stolen after moving the item to retrieve its serial […]
Read moreFollowing 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 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 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 moreA legal brief is a document that makes an argument as to why the person filing the brief should win the case or otherwise see his motion granted. This document contains the issues in dispute, the facts of the matter, and arguments in support of the party’s position. A legal brief that is submitted with a motion can also be […]
Read moreFollowing is the case brief for Pennoyer v. Neff, 95 U.S. 714 (1878). Case Summary of Pennoyer v. Neff: An attorney, Mitchell, sued Neff in Oregon state court. Neff did not live in Oregon. Mitchell served notice of the suit by publication, not by personal service. Once Mitchell received a default judgment against Neff, Mitchell sold property Neff owned in Oregon […]
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