PLA 203-501 Legal Research & Writing I

Spring 2021

Walters

HW Assignment 5: Case Briefs

Due: 2/25/21 at 7:00 PM Via D2L

Total Points: 50

Please locate the following cases on Lexis and brief the case using what we learned in class on 2/4/21.
You may use Lexis, but as a tool, not a crutch. For both cases, as discussed in class, if there are terms or
words that you are not familiar with, please look them up. Do not skip them because you very well may
see them again in your career.

Case 1: Geddes v. Mill Creek Country Club, Inc., 196 Ill. 2d 302 (2001)

Note: The facts are lengthy in this case, but the reasoning in this Opinion is a good example of
application/analysis of the Holding

Case 2: People v. Kline, 355 Ill. App. 3d 770 (2005)

Rubric (for each case):

• Citation: 2 points

• Parties: 2 Points

• Facts: 3 points

• Procedural History: 2 points

• Issue(s): 3 points

• Holding: 3 points

• Reasoning: 10 points