High Court Case Summaries on Property (Keyed to Dukeminier, 6th) [Paperback]

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Book Description

ISBN-10: 0314176209 | ISBN-13: 978-0314176202 | Publication Date: November 13, 2006 | Edition: 6

Dukeminiers High Court Case Summaries on Property, 6th contain well prepared briefs for each major case in Dukeminier s casebook on Property. High Court briefs are written to present the essential facts, issue, decision and rationale for each case in a clear, concise manner. While prepared briefs can never substitute for the insight gained by actually reading a case, these briefs will help readers to identify, understand, and absorb the core take away knowledge from each case. Moreover, these briefs are followed by a useful legal analysis, which provides extra tips and contextual background about each case, connecting the case to the broader concepts being developed throughout the casebook. This book also supplies case vocabulary, which defines new or unusual legal words found throughout the cases. Finally, to enhance the reader s recall, there is a corresponding memory graphic for each brief that portrays an entertaining visual

Product Details

• Paperback: 270 pages
• Publisher: West Group; 6 edition (November 13, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0314176209
• ISBN-13: 978-0314176202
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #320,754 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Decent Study Aid, July 18, 2007

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This review is from: High Court Case Summaries on Property (Keyed to Dukeminier, 6th) (Paperback)

In my property class, I have used this study aid extensively. It is great at whittling down the cases into easy-to-understand briefs. However, this does *not* replace actual briefing that every law student should do. Important facts, rules, explanations, and public policy arguments are often missing from the HCCS briefs. In addition, sometimes they miss what professors are really seeking in the arguments and sometimes miss the issue entirely. However, if you are looking for a good resource to supplement your own briefing and cut through a lot of the SCOTUS and Circuit Court garble, this is a great purchase. I received a B+ in Property I (the class average was a C+) - this helped achieve the grade.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best canned brief book you can buy, January 18, 2005

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This review is from: High Court Case Summaries on Property (Keyed to Cribbet Casebook, Eighth Edition) (Paperback)

The "High Court Case Summaries" is the best "canned brief" book you can buy.

Almost our entire 1L class uses this book. The book store can't keep them in stock.

Once you compare this canned brief book to others, you will really understand why.

The setup and organization of the book is top notch. The book explains why each case is important to the course.

And if that is not enough:
They even have funny photos for each case.

I have bought three of these books for three of my courses thus far, and would buy one for each one of my courses if they were available.

5.0 out of 5 stars such a good study aid., January 21, 2012

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This review is from: High Court Case Summaries on Property (Keyed to Dukeminier, 6th) (Paperback)

it has images that help you memorize the keyfacts of the case. It has definition of key legal vocabulary to understand the context. Way better than casebrief series from Wolters. Recommend it for quick reading of cases before class or for exam review.