Format of the Case Digest

Caption. 

This includes the title of the case, the date it was decided, and citation. Include also the petitioner, respondent, and the ponente.

Facts. 

There is no need to include all the facts. Just include those that are relevant to the subject.

Issues. 

Include only those that are relevant. Issues are usually framed in the form of questions that are answerable by "yes" or "no," for example, "Is the contract void?" Sometimes, students frame the question by starting it with the word "whether," for example, "Whether the contract is void" or "Whether or not the contract is void." The answer to the question has to be answered in the ruling.

Ruling. 

This usually starts with a "yes" or a "no." This is the answer to the question/s involving the issue. After the categorical yes/no answer, the reason for the decision will be explained.

Concurring and Dissenting Opinions.

This part is optional, but it would help to include them because there are professors who ask for separate opinions in recitations.