Define: Headnote

Headnote
Headnote
Quick Summary of Headnote

A headnote is a brief summary of a particular point of law that is added to the text of a court decision to aid readers in locating discussion of a legal issue in an opinion.

What is the dictionary definition of Headnote?
Dictionary Definition of Headnote
n. the summary of the key legal points determined by an appeals court, which appears just above each decision in published reports of cases. Headnotes are useful for a quick scan of the judgment, but they are the editor's remarks and not the court's.
  1. A summary of the relevant aspects of a legal case usually found at the beginning of a case report.
  2. A note at the head of a page or chapter.
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This glossary post was last updated: 29th March, 2024.

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