case-brief

Name: case-brief
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Author: az9713

Convert case text into a scaffolded brief with holdings and rules.

Updated May 15, 2026

Search Tags:#argumentation #citation verification #legal writing #case brief #outline preparation #holding identification #study workflow

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npx skills add https://github.com/az9713/claude-for-legal-tutorial --skill case-brief-az9713

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Skill: case-brief
Source: https://github.com/az9713/claude-for-legal-tutorial/tree/main/law-student/skills/case-brief
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/az9713/claude-for-legal-tutorial --skill case-brief-az9713

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Case law reading often ends with notes that are incomplete, mistranscribed, or missing the holding and rule you actually need for an outline, so this Skill guides you to produce a correct case brief you can confidently use.

Core Features & Use Cases

Scaffolded brief-writing: prompts you to write your own Facts, Issue, Holding, Reasoning, Rule, and Notes instead of outsourcing memory work.
Holding-first drill mode: checks whether you understood the holding before building the rest of the brief.
Case-text-aware extraction: when you paste the case, it helps you extract the court’s own language for the relevant sections.
Uncertainty and verification discipline: flags anything you only know from memory and tells you when to verify against the actual opinion.

Quick Start

Brief the case by pasting the opinion text and then answering the Skill’s prompts to fill in a template in your preferred format.

Frequently Asked Questions about case-brief

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I write a case brief that captures the correct holding and rule for my outline?▼

To write a reliable case brief, paste the opinion text so the Skill can extract the court's exact language for Facts, Issue, Holding, Reasoning, Rule, and Notes, ensuring your outline is accurate. It scaffolds the drafting process rather than writing the brief for you.

What is the best way to identify a case holding from memory when I do not have the opinion text?▼

When case text is unavailable, the Skill guides memory-based drafting while applying uncertainty discipline. It flags unverified inputs with [UNCERTAIN] and [VERIFY] labels so you know exactly which holding details to confirm against the actual opinion later.

Can I use this case brief tool to prepare an outline-ready template for legal writing?▼

Yes, the Skill produces an outline-ready template by structuring your reading into Facts, Issue, Holding, Reasoning, Rule, and Notes. It enforces scaffolding to support your study workflow instead of outsourcing the memory work.

Does this case briefing workflow support a holding-first drill mode for study preparation?▼

The Skill supports a holding-first drill-me mode that checks whether you understood the holding before building the rest of the brief. This ensures your outline preparation is grounded in accurate rule identification before moving forward.

How do I verify contested legal rules during memory-based case brief drafting?▼

The Skill applies verification discipline by labeling contested or memory-only inputs with [UNCERTAIN] and [VERIFY] tags during case brief drafting. This tells you precisely when to cross-check extracted rules and holdings against the actual opinion text.

Why does my case brief outline have missing or mistranscribed notes after reading?▼

Case law reading often produces incomplete notes because the holding and rule are not properly extracted. The Skill solves this by prompting you to write each section yourself and pasting the opinion to capture the court's exact language for reliable outlining.