Problem
Schaffer v Weast
• Facts: Explain the essential facts of the case. Tell the story of the case.
• Decision in administrative hearings and the lower courts: State the decision made in each.
• Rationale: Explain the gist of the court ruling (i.e., why the court arrived at its holding).
• Holding: The precise ruling of the court.
• Scope of the holding: Answer the following.
o Identify the jurisdiction of the final court.
o List the area or states that make up the court's jurisdiction.
o List the population addressed by the court.
o List the issue(s) or cause(s) addressed by the case.