Mnemonic Device: IRAC Explanation: To remember the equation for legal analysis. Issue of law, Rule of law, Application of law, Conclusion. To study law: What is the issue? What is
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Mnemonic devices for Law
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IRAC
CREAC
Mnemonic Device: CREAC Explanation: To remember the general & preferred format in persuasive legal writing (e.g., Trial Brief on a Motion). C – State Conclusion on the issue (legal
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COAH
Mnemonic Device: COAH Explanation: To remember the terms for Adverse possession. Continuous, Open, Actual, Hostile
SWUPFONO
Mnemonic Device: SWUPFONO Explanation: To remember the requirements for a Commercial Paper (i.e., Elements of a Negotiable Instrument). S = Signed W = Writing U = Unconditional P =
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BaCTeRIa, SEX and MARRIAGE
Mnemonic Device: BaCTeRIa, SEX and MARRIAGE Explanation: To remember, in Civil Procedure, seven statutory grounds for long-arm jurisdiction, specifically for the State of Missouri. B = Business transactions in the
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Requirements for Negotiability
Mnemonic Device: WOOPS FUN Explanation: To remember the requirements for a Commercial Paper (i.e., Elements of a Negotiable Instrument). W = Writing O = On demand or at definite time
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MaC L RaCS
Mnemonic Device: MaC L RaCS Explanation: To remember the essentials of a contract. Ma = Mutual agreement C = Capacity L = Legality of object Ra = Reality of assent
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