CaseBrief: Dale Hackbart v. Cincinnati Bengals, Inc., and Charles 601F.2d 516 (1979)

1. Facts and procedural history (5pts): the correct facts are included. The facts are organized in an effective manner. The procedural histories of the cases are included.
2. Issues(10pts): The legal questions the opinion resolves are clearly stated. Each issue is presented as a single sentence. If multiple issues, the issues are numbered. The issues are phrased in either a direct question, “whether,” or “under” format
3. Answers or holding (10pts): The answers to the issues are clearly stated. The answers are more than just “yes” or “no” An answer is provided to each of the issues listed.
4. Reasoning (27.5pts): The reasons for the court’s opinion are explained logically and effectively. The important language of the court’s opinion is included. Policy considerations are included.
5. Structure (22.5pts) 5.1 Name, Citation, and Date(12.5pts) – the names of the parties are correctly stated. the cases are correctly cited according to Bluebook format. the date is in the correct location. 5.2 Mechanics (10pts) spelling and grammar are correct. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures.