Nix v. Whiteside

Please write a case brief regarding Nix v. Whiteside make sure you follow the format below. A sample has
been attached for reference. Also, note all the assigned cases have made it to the appellate court.
Facts: Summaries the fact of the case in a short paragraph
Issue (s): This is in the form of a question (see attached for reference). The question that the judge is trying to
answer. Should be one line.
Holding: One line sentence the holding of the court Yes or No. An example Yes attorney did not violate the rule
Reasoning: The bulk of the brief. Explain the reasons the judges came up with the holding and why did the
judge decide the way they did.
Precedent: (if there is one) this is any past cases being referenced to this particular case.
Disposition- How did the appeals court rule? Affirm- agreed with the lower court. Reverse- the decision of the
lower court Remanded- appeals court telling a lower court to reconsider sentencing. Vacate removed the case
and send it back to the lower court
Concurring Opinions: (If there is one)is from the judge(s), on the Courts of Appeals who voted with the majority
but has a different reason.
Dissenting Opinions: (If there is one) is opinion ( if there is one) is a judge on the Courts of Appeals that
disagreed with the majority of the vote and wants to put on record why.