Question

 public string GetNameBySSN(string SSN)
 {
    var results = from c in Clients
                  where c.ClientSSN.Equals(IRRCNumber)
                  select c.FirstName;
    //return results.ToString();
 }

I want to return a single column value with Linq and not sure if there is way to do a quick easy return. I commented section of code that I know does not return the value and if enumerate through collection I can get the value but wondering if a better way was around.

I do understand that Linq is Set based and that it has no upfront means know that the
result is set with a single member.

Answer 1

results.FirstOrDefault();

This way will not throw an exception, FYI. Where as @Mehrdad will.