Preface to the First Edition |
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Preface to the Second Edition |
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Preface to the Third Edition |
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Preface to the Fourth Edition |
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Acknowledgments |
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Introduction |
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I. Persuasive Legal Writing |
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Chapter 1 Getting Started |
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Finding Your Central Message |
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1.2 Need to Conceive in Advance Your Central Message |
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1.3 Identifying the Central Message |
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1.4 Positioning the Central Message to Make It Thematic |
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Organizing the Written Presentation |
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1.5 Need for a Good Outline |
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1.6 General Principles of Organization |
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1.7 Structural Requirements in Legal Persuasion |
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1.8 Limiting the Number of Arguments |
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Chapter 2 Writing Persuasively |
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2.2 Meeting the Needs of the Audience |
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2.3 Prevailing Approaches to Legal Analysis |
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Parts of a Persuasive Presentation |
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2.4 Importance of the Issue Statement |
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2.5 Framing the Issue: Six Tests |
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2.6 The Statement of Facts |
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2.7 Examples of Factual Techniques |
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2.8 An Additional Example |
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2.9 Using the Facts in the Argument |
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46 | (8) |
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2.11 Arguing a Choice of Rule |
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54 | (2) |
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56 | (1) |
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56 | (3) |
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2.14 Avoiding "Case Briefing" |
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59 | (2) |
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2.15 Using an Authoritative Style |
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2.16 Focusing on Strengths |
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2.18 Making Citations Meaningful |
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2.20 Avoiding Excessive Zeal |
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66 | (2) |
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2.22 Analysis of the Opposition Brief |
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2.23 Identifying the Opposing Party's Arguments |
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2.24 Basic Approaches in Making the Responsive Argument |
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2.25 Concentrating on Important Points |
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2.26 Capitalizing on Concessions |
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2.27 Pointing Out Omissions |
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2.28 Taking Advantage of Inconsistent Arguments |
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2.29 Taking Advantage of Inaccuracies and Excesses |
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74 | (1) |
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2.30 Using Argumentative Labels |
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Chapter 3 Writing for Clarity |
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81 | (1) |
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82 | (1) |
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3.3 Using Introductory Overviews |
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3.4 Using Paragraphs to Implement the Organization |
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3.5 Using Parallel Constructions |
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85 | (1) |
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3.6 Need for a Conversational Style |
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86 | (1) |
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3.7 Need for Concise, Clear Language |
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87 | (2) |
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89 | (3) |
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3.9 Achieving a Concise, Clear Style |
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92 | (3) |
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3.10 Avoiding Common Grammatical Errors |
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95 | (4) |
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3.11 Avoiding a Ponderous Style |
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99 | (3) |
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3.12 Using Restrained Language |
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102 | (1) |
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3.13 Minimizing Clutter in the Text from Citations and Other References |
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3.14 Discussing the Authorities in a Conversational Style |
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3.15 Using an Understandable Citation Form |
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104 | (2) |
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3.16 Avoiding Disruptive Quotations |
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3.17 Appropriate Use of Footnotes |
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107 | (1) |
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3.18 Avoiding Treatise-Like Discussions of the Law |
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108 | (5) |
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4.2 Editing for Structure |
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4.3 Structuring a Rules Argument: An Example |
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4.4 Using Point Headings to Support Overall Structure |
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125 | (1) |
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4.6 Editing Paragraphs: Examples |
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128 | (4) |
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4.7 Content and Style of Sentences |
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132 | (2) |
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4.8 Giving Punch to Your Prose |
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4.10 Reading Questionable Passages Out Loud |
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136 | (1) |
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4.11 Need to Rewrite, Rewrite, and Rewrite |
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137 | (2) |
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Chapter 5 Finding and Applying the Law |
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139 | (1) |
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5.2 Finding Controlling Authority |
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139 | (6) |
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5.3 Practical Research Tips |
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145 | (5) |
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150 | (8) |
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158 | (10) |
II. Oral Argument |
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Chapter 6 Preparing for Oral Argument |
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Practical and Institutional Considerations |
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6.2 The Importance of Oral Argument |
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6.3 The Advocate's Function in Oral Argument |
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6.4 Institutional Considerations |
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Requirements of a Good Oral Argument |
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Preparing for the Argument |
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177 | (1) |
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6.7 Need to Review All Relevant Material |
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178 | (1) |
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179 | (1) |
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6.9 Need for a Good Structure |
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6.10 Requirement of a Simple Structure |
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6.11 Preparing the Outline |
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Preparing the Delivery: A Suggested Technique |
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6.15 The Impromptu Method |
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6.16 Excessive Reliance on Notes |
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6.17 The Extemporaneous Method |
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185 | (1) |
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6.18 Preparing the Extemporaneous Argument: A Step-by-Step Technique |
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6.19 Preparation for Questions and Adverse Points |
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188 | (1) |
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6.20 Need for Access to Important Information |
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189 | (9) |
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Chapter 7 Presenting the Oral Argument |
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Content of the Oral Argument |
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201 | (1) |
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7.4 Statement of the Facts |
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7.5 Best Techniques for Reviewing the Facts |
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202 | (4) |
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7.6 Proper Approach for the Appellee |
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7.7 Argument of the Issues |
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7.8 Concentrating on the Strongest Points |
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7.9 Selection of Points by the Appellee |
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209 | (1) |
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7.10 Need for a Central Message |
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210 | (2) |
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7.11 Discussion of Authorities |
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7.12 Questions from the Bench |
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212 | (1) |
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214 | (3) |
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Making Responsive Arguments |
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7.16 Preparation for Delivering the Response |
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218 | (1) |
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7.17 Responsive Points of the Appellee |
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7.18 Appellant's Rebuttal |
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219 | (1) |
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220 | (3) |
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7.20 Suggestions for the Delivery of Oral Argument |
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223 | (2) |
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7.21 Dealing with Anxiety |
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225 | (1) |
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7.22 The Postargument Brief |
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226 | (9) |
III Trial Proceedings |
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Chapter 8 Preparing Memoranda for the Trial Court and Research Memoranda |
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8.2 Researching Litigation Issues |
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236 | (2) |
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238 | (2) |
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8.4 Memoranda Supporting Motions |
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8.6 The Pretrial Memorandum |
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242 | (2) |
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8.7 Form and Content of the Pretrial Memorandum |
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244 | (2) |
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8.8 The Posttrial Memorandum |
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246 | (1) |
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8.9 Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law |
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247 | (2) |
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8.10 Oral Argument in Trial Court |
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IV. Handling Appeals and Writs |
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Chapter 9 Taking an Appeal |
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256 | (1) |
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9.2 Appellate Jurisdiction and Appealability |
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9.3 Filing and Docketing Requirements |
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Prerequisites for Review of Appeal |
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9.4 Preservation of Issues as a Prerequisite for Review |
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9.5 Basic Content of the Preservation Rule |
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9.6 Importance of the Preservation Rule |
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9.7 History of the Preservation Rule |
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9.8 Vitality of the Preservation Rule |
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9.9 The Subject Matter Jurisdiction Exception to the Preservation Rule |
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9.10 The Plain Error Exception to the Preservation Rule |
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266 | (1) |
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9.11 Other Exceptions to the Preservation Rule |
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267 | (1) |
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9.12 Application of the Preservation Rule: New Legal Theories Raised on Appeal |
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268 | (1) |
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9.13 Need for a Complete Record on Appeal |
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269 | (1) |
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270 | (1) |
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9.15 Existence of Appealable Issues |
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271 | (3) |
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274 | (2) |
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9.17 Decision of the Client |
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276 | (1) |
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9.18 An Institutional Consideration: Crowded Appellate Dockets |
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277 | (1) |
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278 | (1) |
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9.20 Indigent Criminal Appeals |
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279 | (1) |
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280 | (1) |
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9.22 Possibility of Settlement |
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281 | (1) |
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9.23 Ideological or Professional Considerations |
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282 | (9) |
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Chapter 10 Applying the Standard of Review |
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10.2 The Importance of the Standard of Review |
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292 | (1) |
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10.3 Positioning the Standard of Review |
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293 | (1) |
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10.4 The Different Standards of Review |
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10.6 Ultimate Fact Issues |
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10.7 Mixed Questions of Law and Fact |
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10.8 Further Refinements of the Mixed Question Problem |
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10.10 Abuse of Discretion |
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301 | (1) |
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10.11 Using the Standard of Review |
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Chapter 11 Preparing Appellate Briefs and Oral Argument |
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11.2 The Need for Preparation |
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310 | (1) |
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11.3 Efficient Use of Time |
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11.4 Reviewing the Trial Court Decision |
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312 | (1) |
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11.5 Importance of Reviewing the Record |
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11.6 Suggested Approach in Reviewing the Record |
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11.7 Abstracting and Summarizing Important Material |
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11.8 Using Trial Memoranda |
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11.11 The Appellate Briefs |
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11.12 Formal Requirements of an Appellate Brief |
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321 | (3) |
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11.13 Components of the Appellant's Brief: Technical Matters |
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324 | (6) |
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11.14 Components of the Appellant's Brief: The Persuasive Sections |
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330 | (7) |
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11.15 Components of the Appellee's Brief |
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11.16 Appellant's Reply Brief |
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11.17 Formal Requirements for Briefs |
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11.18 Oral Argument in Appellate Courts |
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Chapter 12 Preparing Writ Applications, Petitions for Rehearing, and Appellate Motions |
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348 | (1) |
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The Petition for Certiorari |
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12.2 Purpose of the Petition |
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12.3 Factors Favoring Review |
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12.4 Selection and Presentation of the Issue |
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12.5 Guidelines for Preparing the Petition |
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12.6 Attachments and References |
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356 | (1) |
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12.7 The Brief in Response to the Petition |
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12.8 Factors Favoring Denial of Review |
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Extraordinary Writ Applications |
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12.10 Limited Chance of Success |
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12.11 Factors Favoring Success of the Petition |
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12.12 Form of the Petition |
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Appendix I Problem: Olsen v. State of Arcadia |
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Appendix II Example of an Appellate Brief |
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Index |
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