Litigation
Feb. 9, 2001
Forget the Bombast, Aim Straight at the Point
While much has been said about legal writing, this trial tip discusses but one aspect of this vast area: avoiding argumentative style. Now, I know, when writing law and motion for the trial court, those suffused with righteous indignation think that a little bombast will unmask the true evil of your opponent and his cause to the fascinated and deeply moved trial judge.
While much has been said about legal writing, this trial tip discusses but one aspect of this vast area: avoiding argumentative style. Now, I know, when writing law and motion for the trial court, those suffused with righteous indignation think that a little bombast will unmask the true evil of...
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