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A headnote is a(n) ____________________.
  1. A brief summary of a judicial opinion that is printed before the opinion in a case reporter.
  2. A brief summary of a point of law as discussed in a judicial opinion and printed before the opinion in a case reporter.
  3. A brief quote from a judicial opinion that discusses a point of law that is printed before the judicial opinion in a case reporter.
  4. A note, similar to a footnote, that is printed at the top of a page.
Explanation
Answer: B - A brief summary of a point of law as discussed in a judicial opinion and printed before the opinion in a case reporter. Headnotes are useful research aids that help researchers identify cases and issues discussed within cases that are relevant to the researcher’s research project.
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