INSTRUCTIONS:
READ THE UN HEADQUARTERS CASE 1988: https://www.refworld.org/jurisprudence/caselaw/icj/1 988/en/16893 THEN PROVIDE A CASE DIGEST/ANALYSIS ABOUT IT BY FOLLOWING THE FORMAT BELOW. REFER TO COMMENT SECTION FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
FORMAT:
- Caption – must include the date it was decided and citation. Includes the petitioner, respondent, and ponente of the case.
- Relevant Facts – pinpoint the determinative facts. Do not include all the facts.
- Procedural History – what has happened procedurally in the casea. Case filings. Motions of summary judgement.
- Court rulings
- Trials and verdicts or judgment
- Issues – must be answerable by yes or no. Include only those that are relevant. Issues are usually framed in the form of questions that are answerable by “yes” or “no,” for example, “Is the contract void?” Sometimes, frame the question by starting it with the word “whether,” for example, “Whether the contract is void” or “Whether or not the contract is void.” The answer to the question has to be answered in the ruling.
- Ruling – This usually starts with a “yes” or a “no.” This is the answer to the question/s involving the issue. After the categorical yes/no answer, the reason for the decision will be explained. Reasoning – why the court ruled that way, tracing the reasons step by step. e Pyramid rule in answering essays. i. Conclusion ii. Cite particular law iii. Application of the law (jurisprudence)
- Concurring and Dissenting Opinions 7. Decision/s