Contract Law Case Analysis

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If you are having trouble finding a case that interests you this week, you may use the following:

  • Mithril Capital Management LLC v. Crystal Scripps McKellar (Links to an external site.), Case No 1:2019cv01086
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After you have reviewed the case (this includes searching for other resources), you will prepare a case analysis in which you address the following in 2-3 pages (not including a reference page):

Introduction

  • What is the name of the case?
  • What are the facts in the case? Provide a brief summary in 2-3 paragraphs

Analysis

  • What is the legal conflict / issue(s) that is presented?  This should be presented as The issue in this is case was whether…
  • What is the relevant legislation surrounding this dispute/case?  In other words, what were the significant cases that helped the court rule in the manner it did? What law did it rely on from statute or cases?

Conclusion

  • Has the dispute been resolved or a court decision made?
    • If yes, what was the legal outcome?
      • Do you agree/disagree with outcome?
    • If not, what do you think will likely be the outcome? Why?
      • Do you agree/disagree with the likely outcome?