Abstracting Judgments

An abstract is a condensed summary of a judicial judgment, usually written by

a Barrister or academic for publication in law reports. Abstracts are of particular use in legal
research because they condense the essential points of long, complex judgments into a few
paragraphs.
Make it concise
Make it easy to understand
Omit unnecessary points
Importance
It is useful for lawyers, judges, teachers, researchers and students of law
It saves time and money
It provides accurate information
It strengthens lawyers’ cases