Q. Demerits of case discussion method?

1 it may degenerate into a mere dreary demonstration of dusty museum pieces if it is taught only from books at developing centres of learning.

2 instruction in the methods of analysis may not be given due importance. It may suppress the critical faculties of mediocre trainees and the habit of bunking by analogies may develop.

3 the cases become permanent precedents in their minds may be used indiscriminately.

4 finally the preparation of cases is difficult for it needs money and time and it is not quite certain that the outcome of this method would be worth the expenditure in money and men incurred on it.