In legal research, 'CASE LAW ANALYSIS' should examine:

Question

Accepted Answer

C.

1. THOROUGH CASE LAW ANALYSIS examines multiple dimensions:
2. (i) FACTS — material facts, parties, timeline;
3. (ii) ISSUES — legal questions addressed;
4. (iii) HOLDING — the operative answer to the questions;
5. (iv) REASONING — RATIO DECIDENDI (binding) and OBITER DICTA (persuasive);
6. (v) CONCURRENCES AND DISSENTS — alternative views;
7. (vi) PRIOR PRECEDENTS RELIED ON — chain of authority;
8. (vii) STATUTES INTERPRETED — relevant law applied;
9. (viii) SUBSEQUENT TREATMENT — followed, distinguished, overruled, doubted;
10. (ix) CRITICAL ACADEMIC COMMENTARY — agreement, criticism;
11. (x) SOCIAL/HISTORICAL CONTEXT;
12. (xi) DOCTRINAL CONTRIBUTION.
13. KeyCite (Westlaw), Shepard's (Lexis), Manupatra's case history tools track subsequent treatment.
14. Hence option B is correct.
_Source: Legal Research Methodology + Jurisprudence — Case law analysis methodology_