For Headnote we have terms and definitions in 2 topics. The topics are Law and Legal.

Headnote (Law)

An editorial enhancement appearing at the beginning of a reported decision, which consists of summaries that state a decision's principles or ruling. Headnotes are not written by judges and are not part of the opinion itself, rather they are written by the publisher’s editors. In the West system, the headnote includes the topic and key numbers and it contains the same language as the digest summary of the case. The West digest system provides a compilation of these headnotes by subject.

Headnote (Legal)

A brief summary of a legal rule or significant facts in a case, which along with other headnotes, precedes the printed opinion in reports.

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