case-briefing

Extract structured briefs from judicial decisions into a machine-readable object.

163|43|Updated May 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/stella/stella --skill case-briefing
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Skill: case-briefing
Source: https://github.com/stella/stella/tree/main/packages/skills/skills/case-briefing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/stella/stella --skill case-briefing

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Judicial decisions are dense and unstructured, making it time-consuming to extract the key components needed for research, analysis, and decision-making. This Skill automates the creation of a standardized brief that captures every essential element: case identification, procedural history, material facts, legal issues, applicable rules, reasoning, ratio decidendi, disposition, and any dissents or concurrences.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Extract and organize decision content into a consistent framework suitable for research, due diligence, and compliance workflows.
  • Support multiple legal traditions (common law, civil law, international tribunals) with clear distinctions between ratio decidendi and obiter dicta.
  • Produce a machine-readable brief for ingestion into knowledge bases, AI assistants, and citation pipelines.

Quick Start

Paste the full judicial decision text and jurisdiction to generate a complete structured brief.

Frequently Asked Questions about case-briefing

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

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How do I extract structured case briefs from judicial decisions?

To extract a structured case brief from a judicial decision, paste the full decision text and specify the jurisdiction. The Skill automatically generates a standardized object capturing case identifiers, procedural history, material facts, legal issues, applicable rules, reasoning, ratio, and disposition.

What is ratio decidendi and how is it separated from obiter dicta in case briefs?

Ratio decidendi is the binding legal principle underlying a judicial decision, whereas obiter dicta are incidental remarks. This Skill processes judicial texts to explicitly distinguish the binding ratio from non-binding dicta within its structured brief output.

Does this case briefing tool support civil law and international tribunal decisions?

Yes, the case briefing tool supports common law, civil law, and international tribunal decisions. It adapts to various legal traditions to extract material facts, legal issues, and reasoning into a consistent machine-readable format for research workflows.

Can I ingest extracted case briefs into legal knowledge bases and citation pipelines?

Yes, you can ingest extracted case briefs into legal knowledge bases and citation pipelines. The Skill produces a machine-readable structured object containing fields like case_id, procedural_history, and significance, designed for seamless data integration.

What components are included in a generated judicial decision brief?

A generated judicial decision brief includes case_id, procedural_history, material_facts, legal_issues, applicable_rules, reasoning, ratio, disposition, dissents_concurrences, and significance, providing comprehensive structured data for legal analysis.

Why use an automated case briefing tool for legal due diligence?

Using an automated case briefing tool for legal due diligence solves the problem of dense, unstructured judicial decisions. It standardizes the extraction of key components like procedural history and applicable rules, saving time and ensuring consistent analysis.