History 545 Case Brief

 Full Citation of Case:

 Facts of the Case (brief explanation of what happened):

Relevant Historical Background and Context:

Issues of the Case (what the Court must decide):

Relevant precedents (what parts of Constitution and what previous cases did the Justices consider):

Court’s Decision (include vote as well as any action Court mandated):

Court’s Reasoning (how did they justify their ruling):

Notable Concurrent or Dissenting Opinions (if any):