PURPOSE OF THESE FACTS :-
These FACTS define the functional requirements which the Database must meet.
They form the basis for agreement between the User and the Database Designer and are
written in a form of structured English which is clear and unambiguous.
The Draft FACTS have been defined and are detailed here ...

A. The Area being Modelled is :-
A Law Firm.

B. The Things of Interest, ('THINGS'), include :-
B.1 Bills
B.2 Cases
B.3 Lawyers

C. These THINGS_OF_INTEREST are Related as follows :-
C.1 A LAWYER can work on zero, one or many CASES.
c.2 A CASE can have many LAWYERS.

E. Sample Data includes :-
To be determined

F. Typical Enquiries include :-
F.1 Which CASES is a specific LAWYER working on ?
F.2 Who is working on a specific CASE ?




Barry Williams
Principal Consultant
Database Answers
16th. December 2001