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Abstract of The Pleadings (State in Brief Background and Summary of The Cause of Action) Defendant's Answer (Possible Theory of The Defense) Issues
Abstract of The Pleadings (State in Brief Background and Summary of The Cause of Action) Defendant's Answer (Possible Theory of The Defense) Issues
ILLUSTRATIVE SAMPLES:
1ST Example
PART I
Defendant’s Answer
(possible theory of the defense)
Issues
PART II
PART III
Brief of Evidence
PART IV
- Applicable provisions
- Related jurisprudence
PART V
Conclusions/Prayer
2nd example
-statement of facts
-abstract of the pleadings
-issues raised by the pleadings
-facts which plaintiff must prove
-statements of witnesses
-digest of physical evidence
-Memoranda of Law
3rd example
2
The Facts
- upon which both parties agree
- as your client sees them
-as your opponent claims
Undisputed Questions
- The principal disputed point i.e., questions and answers
- minor disputed questions and their answers
The Law Applicable
- Constitution, statutes or regulations
- Texts or other authorities
- Decided Cases
- Summary
4th example
a. Factual background
b. Evidence and testimonies
c. Legal authorities and references
d. conclusion