The conclusion of your case brief is also called the disposition or holding.  Basically, it is simply what the court finally decided in the end.  Furthermore, the conclusion of the court becomes the law.  There is really not a lot to say about this part of the brief because it is really self-explanatory.  Generally, the conclusion is simply the issue stated in imperative (rather than question) form.  One thing I would not recommend is answering the issue with a simple yes or no.

For example, suppose the issue is this: Was John’s snide remark coupled with his state of mind after his recent break up sufficient to show intent?  The conclusion should be more than just yes or no.  Supposing the answer of the court is yes you could write something like the following.  John’s snide remark coupled with his state of mind after his recent break up was sufficient to establish the requisite intent element for battery.  Basically you have just restated the issue in a different form, but it is a much better conclusion than just “yes”.  God Bless and have a great day.

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