SUNY at Stony Brook Business Law Jones v. Star Credit Corp Case Discussion

Case briefing has long been an essential part of the study of the law so that students can quickly review the relevant parts of the case for the purpose of future review and discussion. Essentially, once you understand the facts and write a short recitation of those facts, you will apply the “IRAC” method of legal analysis for your brief. “IRAC” is an acronym for Issue (I), Rule (R), Application (A) and Conclusion (C). Appendix A of your text (a .pdf of which is also attached below) explains this case briefing method in detail.

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  Submit a case brief for the Jones v. Star Credit Corp. case.

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  Jones v. Star Credit Corp. is one of the most frequently cited and quoted cases in consumer law. The case is unusual only because the holding was contrary to older case law (landmark cases often are). What made this contract unconscionable? Shouldn’t people be bound by the contracts into which they voluntarily enter? What is your opinion about the holding of the court in this case? I recommend you read the full text (posted under Lecture Supplements) to gain a better understanding of this case. You may also click on the following link for a decent video summary:

https://www.coursera.org/lecture/contracts-1/jones…

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FormatIdeas were expressed in a clear and organized fashion. It was easy to identify the topic of discussion.Ideas were expressed in a clear manner, but the organization could have been better.Ideas were somewhat organized, but were not very clear. It took more than one reading to figure out what the discussion was about.The discussion seemed to be a collection of unrelated sentences. It was very difficult to figure out what the discussion was about.Length/ Timeliness

The discussion is 10 or more sentences. The discussion was posted in timely manner.

The discussion is 8-9 sentences. The discussion was posted in timely manner.

The discussion is 5-7 sentences and/or was not posted in a timely manner.

The discussion is less than 5 sentences and was not posted in a timely manner.

Critical Thinking

The discussion answers the question(s) posed and gives reasons to support ideas. Responses further explore or elaborate on deeper layers of the issue and provide possible solutions or explanations.

The discussion answers the question(s) posed and some reasons are given to support ideas. Responses further explore or elaborate on deeper layers of the issue.

The discussion answers some of the question(s) posed but there are few reasons given. Responses clarify or elaborate on some points of the issue.

The discussion answers the question(s) posed but gives no reasons to support ideas.