Keepin' It Brief

Keepin' It Brief

by Annica

Education True Crime

Season 1

Henningsen v. Bloomfield Motors inc. NJ 1960

Mr. and Mrs. Henningsen visited Bloomfield Motors to look at a Plymouth car. Mr. Henningsen moved forward with buying the car as a gift for his wife, but then She gets into a car accident due to a vehicular malfunction. Who is at fault?Case link: https://law.justia.com/cases/new-jersey/supreme-court/1960/32-n-j-358-0.html

Lawrence v. Texas 539 US 558 2003

The Houston police enter the private residence of Lawrence when responding to a report of a weapon disturbance. They walk in on Lawrence and another man Gardner engaging in Consensual Sexual Activity. These men were arrested and convicted of “deviate sexual intercourse" in violation of a Texas Statute that forbids same-sex sexual interaction. Case Links:https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/539/558/case.pdf

Lujan v. Defenders of Wildlife 504 US 555 1992

This case was over the endangered species act of 1973 which divided the responsibility of protecting wildlife between the Secretary of Interior and the Secretary of Commerce. It also required that each federal entity consults with the right secretary to ensure no wildlife is being harmed.Case Link: https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/504/555/case.pdf

Tenet v. Doe 544 US 1 2005

A husband-and-wife duo filed a suit for compensation against the CIA after the CIA had not paid them for their espionage expedition during the Cold War. Should this case have been heard? Do we have a right as US Citizens to know the government secrets? Maybe some Secrets are better left unsaid... Case Link: https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/544/03-1395/index.pdf

Caperton v. Massey Coal Company Inc. 2009

Caperton v. Massey Coal Company was a case dispute for punitive and compensatory damages for a small company. This case contains crazy political power moves, or should I say perceived power moves... You all let me know what you think about this style of briefing! was it more in-depth? did you like it? As soon as I figure out how to link the case briefs to the podcast, I will do that... Hopefully without giving y'all my personal info lmao.

Faretta v. California 422 US 806 (1975)

Foster v. Dravo Corp 420 US 92 1975

· The question before the court is whether or not a veteran is also entitled to vacation benefits under section 9 of the act if the veteran has failed to meet the time requirement for vacation benefits due to military service.Case Link: https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/420/92/

Marbury v. Madison 5 US 137 1803

In this very first brief, we will discuss Marbury v. Madison and how it set into precedent Judicial Review. It allowed our courts to function the way they do today, for better or for worse. I'll cover the facts of the case and as always keep it brief.

Intro

Hey, Y'all! My Name is Annica and this is my podcast Keepin' It Brief. The goal is to spread the love of case briefing with the world and help others who are in school like me get the facts of the case without having to read about it. So treat this podcast like your BFF who talks way too much, take it on your runs or to classes with you, and ultimately enjoy!