1. CHAPTER 10 ISSUE IDENTIFICATION
ISSUE IDENTIFICATION CLIENT’S CASE

2. ISSUE IDENTIFICATION CLIENT’S CASE
STEP 1--Identify each type of cause of action and area of law possibly involved.

3. ISSUE IDENTIFICATION CLIENT’S CASE
STEP 2--Determine the elements of each cause of action identified in step 1.

4. ISSUE IDENTIFICATION CLIENT’S CASE
STEP 3--Determine which of the facts of the client’s case apply to establish the elements of each cause of action--the key facts.

5. ISSUE IDENTIFICATION CLIENT’S CASE
STEP 4--Assemble the elements of the issue from the law and key facts identified in steps 2 and 3.