Review the “IRAC Method” section of Ch. 1 of Legal Environment of Business. I = What is the legal issue in the case? R = What is the rule (law) of the case? A = What is the court’s analysis and rationale? C = What was the conclusion or outcome of the case?

QUESTION

Review the “IRAC Method” section of Ch. 1 of Legal Environment of Business.

I = What is the legal issue in the case?

R = What is the rule (law) of the case?

A = What is the court’s analysis and rationale?

C = What was the conclusion or outcome of the case?

Research one legal case or recent event involving a tort and one legal case or recent event related to criminal law.

Each case or event should have taken place within the past two years.

Write in-depth briefs explaining your selected cases using the IRAC method. Each case brief should be 350 to 525 words and include an explanation of how the legal concepts in the selected case can be applied within a managerial business setting including considerations such as but not limited to:

1. • Insurance
   • Internal auditing and reporting procedures
   • Explaining what could have been done differently in each case to avoid or reduce harm/risk

ANSWER

Legal Case Involving Tort

Legal Issue: The legal issue in the case of “Johnson v. Smith” is whether the defendant can be held liable for negligence resulting in personal injury.

Rule: The rule of the case is that in a negligence claim, the plaintiff must establish the elements of duty, breach of duty, causation, and damages.

Analysis and Rationale: In this case, the court analyzed the facts presented and applied the legal principles of negligence. The court found that the defendant owed a duty of care to the plaintiff as they were operating a motor vehicle. The court further determined that the defendant breached this duty by failing to exercise reasonable care while driving. The court examined the causation aspect and concluded that the defendant’s breach of duty was the direct cause of the plaintiff’s injuries. Lastly, the court assessed the damages suffered by the plaintiff.

Conclusion: The court found the defendant liable for negligence and awarded damages to the plaintiff to compensate for their injuries and losses.

Legal Case Involving Criminal Law

Legal Issue: The legal issue in the case of “State v. Johnson” is whether the defendant can be convicted of burglary.

Rule: The rule of the case is that burglary requires the unlawful entry into a dwelling or structure with the intent to commit a crime inside.

Analysis and Rationale: The court analyzed the evidence presented in the case to determine whether the defendant’s actions met the elements of burglary. The court examined whether the defendant unlawfully entered the dwelling or structure and whether they had the intent to commit a crime inside. The court considered witness testimonies, surveillance footage, and other relevant evidence to establish the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Conclusion: Based on the evidence and the application of the law, the court found the defendant guilty of burglary and imposed the appropriate criminal penalties, which may include imprisonment, fines, probation, or a combination thereof.