In analyzing a case, what are some guideposts a paralegal might look for, and how should the paralegal make use of them??

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Often, the judge writing the opinion provides some guideposts, perhaps by indicating sections and subsections within the opinion by numbers, letters, or subtitles. Scanning through the opinion for these types of indicators can help orient the paralegal to the opinion's format.In cases that involve dissenting or concurring opinions, the paralegal should make sure to identify these opinions so that they are not mistaken for the majority opinion. Generally, the paralegal should scan through the case a time or two to identify its components and then read the case (or sections of the case) until he or she  understands the facts and procedural history of the case, the issues involved, the applicable law, the legal reasoning of the court, and how the reasoning leads to the court's conclusion on the issues.?

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