General Suggestions A. Text 1. Structure is the key element of an outstanding casenote. Use subheadings when they aid in organizing the casenote. The text should read smoothly and logically without any reference to footnotes. B. Footnotes 1.
Footnotes have many uses, one of which is to note to substitute for text.
Set out the text of relevant statutory provisions. Set out the facts or rationale of secondary cases cited in text. Indicate to the reader those issues raised by the subject case but beyond the scope of the casenote. Quote language from legal opinions that highlights the reasoning of a court or gives support to a particular point or argument. This outline is not etched in stone.