Winning on appeal : better briefs and oral argument /

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Author / Creator:Aldisert, Ruggero J.
Edition:2nd ed.
Imprint:Notre Dame, Ind. : National Institute for Trial Advocacy, c2003.
Description:xxxi, 458 p. ; 26 cm.
Language:English
Series:NITA practical guide series
Subject:Appellate procedure -- United States.
Briefs -- United States.
Trial practice -- United States.
Forensic oratory.
Appellate procedure.
Forensic oratory.
Legal briefs.
Trial practice.
United States.
Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/5057798
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Varying Form of Title:Better briefs and oral argument
ISBN:1556818246
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of Contents:
  • pt. I. The theory and criticism of written and oral advocacy. Appellate review: a panorama
  • The purpose of brief writing
  • The purpose of oral argument
  • pt. II. Technical requirements for briefs. Jurisdiction
  • Issue preservation and standards of review
  • pt. III. The nuts and bolts of brief writing. Getting started: requirements for briefs, records and appendices
  • Research and use of authorities
  • Finding the argument that will win
  • The brief: how many issues?
  • The brief: stating the issue(s)
  • The brief: statements of the case
  • The brief: statement of facts
  • The brief: summary of the argument
  • The brief: state your theme
  • The brief: identify the flashpoint of controversy
  • The brief: the required logical form for each issue
  • The brief: shortening the argument
  • The brief: write to persuade
  • The brief: perfecting the argument
  • The brief: formal and informal fallacies
  • The brief: a compendium of advice
  • pt. IV. The nuts and bolts of preparing and delivering oral argument. Preparing for oral argument
  • How top-flight appellate lawyers prepare
  • Delivering the argument
  • pt. V. Checklists. Two important checklists: brief writing and oral argument preparation
  • Appendices. Appendix A. Examples of standards of review
  • Appendix B. Examples of issue statements
  • Appendix C. Examples of statements of facts
  • Appendix D. More examples of summaries of arguments.