Assignment - Conduct a case analysis using the IRAC method

Assignment

1. Conduct a case analysis using the IRAC method. Select one of the following cases to analyze:

• A.B. &.S. Auto Service, Inc. v South Shore Bank of Chicago.
• Leonard v PepsiCo
• C9 Ventures v SVC-West, L.P. 
• Home Basket Co., LLC. v Pampered Chef, Ltd. 

1. Research the case using Belhaven’s library database and the internet. Use the IRAC method to conduct a case analysis. 
   • State the Issue
     • What is the legal question that, when answered, determines the legal result of the case? Who are the parties disputing and what do they want the court to decide?
     • The issue should be stated in the form of a question in a specific, rather than a general form.
     • If there is more than one issue to address, then you must write a separate IRAC analysis for each issue.
   • Identify the Rule
     • What law or test applies to the issue?
     • The rule should be stated as a general principle and not a conclusion to the particular case.
   • Conduct an Analysis
     • Apply the rule to the facts of the case. What are the relevant facts given the rule of the law?
     • Use the facts to explain how the rule leads to the conclusion. How does the court interpret the rule?
     • Discuss both sides to the case.
   • State the Conclusion
     • The conclusion should be stated in one or two sentences. The rationale should not be longer than a paragraph. 
     • Do you agree with the courts’ rulings thus far? Explain your answer.
2. Answer the following questions.
   • If you were the judge in this case, how would you rule? Provide the rationale for your answer.
   • What makes this case significant?