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What is the primary purpose of a law report?
What is the primary purpose of a law report?
- To summarize legal theories used in court
- To serve as a training manual for lawyers
- To record the judge's decision and case details (correct)
- To provide a detailed account of all court proceedings
Which component is NOT part of a case citation?
Which component is NOT part of a case citation?
- Case name
- Law report series abbreviation
- Judgment date (correct)
- Volume number
Where can law reports be accessed?
Where can law reports be accessed?
- In edited or summarized form within textbooks (correct)
- Only through online legal databases
- Only in law firms
- Through public announcements by courts
What does the abbreviation 'KC' indicate when associated with barristers?
What does the abbreviation 'KC' indicate when associated with barristers?
What is a potential drawback of using summaries of law reports?
What is a potential drawback of using summaries of law reports?
In the provided case citation, which element comes last?
In the provided case citation, which element comes last?
Which aspect of the judge's reasoning is mandatory in law reports?
Which aspect of the judge's reasoning is mandatory in law reports?
What is a common way to find law reports online?
What is a common way to find law reports online?
Law reports are published in collections called 'law report series'.
Law reports are published in collections called 'law report series'.
A case citation consists of the name of the case, year, abbreviation of law report series, and a page number.
A case citation consists of the name of the case, year, abbreviation of law report series, and a page number.
The most senior judge's reasons in a law report automatically receive a ‘casting’ vote.
The most senior judge's reasons in a law report automatically receive a ‘casting’ vote.
Summaries of law reports are considered more reliable than full reports.
Summaries of law reports are considered more reliable than full reports.
Law reports can only be accessed in physical libraries.
Law reports can only be accessed in physical libraries.
Barristers with the suffix 'SC' are considered senior counsel.
Barristers with the suffix 'SC' are considered senior counsel.
Each law report includes a brief explanation or summary at the beginning known as a headnote.
Each law report includes a brief explanation or summary at the beginning known as a headnote.
The date mentioned in a law report citation represents when the case was initially filed.
The date mentioned in a law report citation represents when the case was initially filed.
What information is typically found in the headnote of a law report?
What information is typically found in the headnote of a law report?
Explain why it can be beneficial to read summaries of law reports instead of full reports.
Explain why it can be beneficial to read summaries of law reports instead of full reports.
Describe the structure of a case citation.
Describe the structure of a case citation.
How does the publication order of judges' opinions work in law reports?
How does the publication order of judges' opinions work in law reports?
What does the presence of 'KC', 'QC', or 'SC' with barristers denote?
What does the presence of 'KC', 'QC', or 'SC' with barristers denote?
In what ways can one locate previous law decisions?
In what ways can one locate previous law decisions?
What is the significance of understanding the date in a case citation?
What is the significance of understanding the date in a case citation?
What role do 'catchwords' play in a law report?
What role do 'catchwords' play in a law report?
A written ‘law report’ is published after a case is __________.
A written ‘law report’ is published after a case is __________.
Each case citation consists of a name, a year, a volume number, the abbreviation of the law report series, and a __________ number.
Each case citation consists of a name, a year, a volume number, the abbreviation of the law report series, and a __________ number.
The most senior judge in an appeal is usually the __________ Justice.
The most senior judge in an appeal is usually the __________ Justice.
Law reports can be accessed in a library or on __________.
Law reports can be accessed in a library or on __________.
Barristers with the suffix ‘KC’, ‘QC’, or ‘SC’ are considered __________ counsel.
Barristers with the suffix ‘KC’, ‘QC’, or ‘SC’ are considered __________ counsel.
Summaries of law reports are often found in __________ for convenient study.
Summaries of law reports are often found in __________ for convenient study.
The __________ of a case helps in understanding its main legal concepts and issues.
The __________ of a case helps in understanding its main legal concepts and issues.
When searching for legal cases, you can also find them in edited or __________ form.
When searching for legal cases, you can also find them in edited or __________ form.
Study Notes
Law Reports
- After a case is decided, a written law report is published.
- Law reports set out what the case was about and what the judge decided.
- Reports of individual cases are published in collections called 'law report series'.
- Each collection has its own name, for example the "Commonwealth Law Reports" (CLR).
- Each case has its own citation, consisting of a name, year, volume number, abbreviation of the law report series, and page number.
- An example citation is "Taylor v Johnson (1983) 151 CLR 422".
How to Find Previous Decisions
- You can find cases in textbooks, law reports sections of a library, or on Austlii.
Summaries of Law Reports
- Law reports are often very long and detailed.
- For study purposes, it is often helpful to read summaries of law reports.
- The FPBL materials provide summaries of many decided cases.
- Summaries are not as reliable as the full report.
Law Reports
- A law report is a written account of a court case, outlining its details and the judge's decision.
- Law reports are published in collections called law report series, with each collection having its own name (e.g., Commonwealth Law Reports (CLR)).
- Each case has a unique citation, including the case name, year, volume number, law report series abbreviation, and page number.
- An example of a citation is: Taylor v Johnson (1983) 151 CLR 422.
Example of a Law Report
- The most senior judge (usually the Chief Justice) is listed first in the law report. Their reasons are published first but do not automatically determine the outcome.
- The last date in the report is the date the judgment was handed down.
- Law reports include catchwords, a headnote, information on the trial, and the names of the barristers involved.
How to Find Case Reports
- Law reports can be found:
- In textbooks (often in summarized versions).
- In the law report sections of libraries.
- On legal databases like Austlii.
Summaries of Law Reports
- Law reports are often very long and detailed, making summaries a helpful alternative for studying.
- FPBL materials provide summaries of many decided cases that can be found in tutorials and textbooks.
- It is important to remember that summaries are not as reliable as the full report.
Law Reports
- After a case is decided, a written law report is published summarizing the case and the judge's decision.
- Law reports are published in collections called law report series, each with a unique name, such as the Commonwealth Law Reports (CLR).
- Each case has a specific citation, containing: name, year, volume number, abbreviation of the law report series, and page number.
Example of a Law Report
- The most senior judge's reasons are published first, but they don't automatically have a casting vote.
How to Find Previous Decisions
- Cases can be found in textbooks (edited or summarized), library law report sections, or online platforms like Austlii.
Summaries of Law Reports
- Law reports are often lengthy.
- Textbooks provide summaries of law reports for study purposes.
- FPBL materials include summaries of decided cases in tutorials and the textbook.
- Summaries are not as reliable as the full report.
Law Reports
- A written 'law report' is published after a case is decided.
- The reports of individual cases are published in collections called 'law reports series'.
- Each collection has its own name, such as the Commonwealth Law Reports (CLR).
- Each case has a citation which includes:
- Name
- Year
- Volume number
- Abbreviation of the law report series
- Page number
- Example of a citation: Taylor v Johnson (1983) 151 CLR 422.
- The most senior judge's reasons are published first, but they do not automatically have a 'casting' vote.
Finding Previous Decisions
- Cases can be found in:
- Textbooks (edited or summarized form)
- Law reports section of a library
- Austlii
- To find the report of Taylor v Johnson (1983) 151 CLR 422, visit www.austlii.edu.au or http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/HCA/1983/5.html.
Summaries of Law Reports
- Law reports are often long and detailed.
- Summaries of law reports are helpful for study purposes.
- FPBL materials provide summaries of many decided cases.
- Summaries are not as reliable as the full report.
- FPBL textbooks and tutorials include case summaries.
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This quiz covers the essential aspects of law reports, including their structure, citation format, and how to locate previous decisions. It provides insights into the importance of summaries and the resources available for studying law cases.
