Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
B Y H OW AR D C H A N
Caption This is just the title of the case. It can be as plain as People vs Juan de la
Cruz or detailed to include the SCRA number, GR number, ponente and the date.
Facts This portion is to supposed to answer the Who, What, When, How, Why stuff of
the case.
Issues This is the legal conflict or the legal controversy sought to be resolved by the
Supreme Court.
Ruling This is the decision or jurisprudence laid down by the court.
Concurring/Dissenting Opinions These are not always present in all cases and normally
they do not place any significance to the current ruling being discussed (but they may serve
a significant role in future Supreme Court decisions especially when doctrines are reversed
or totally abandoned). These opinions may also be an additional explanation as to how
certain justices voted, the wisdom behind their votes, and as to how the decision is reached.
Be very wary because some professors would also ask questions pertaining to these
opinions especially when such opinions are adopted as the general rule in some future
cases.