In this lesson, you will learn about each brief during the appeals process. You will know how to structure an appellate brief, what’s included, the standard of review, the appellee’s brief structure and steps, along with how to write the reply brief and why. The Appellate brief Transcript Unlike typical motions and pleadings, an appellate
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In this lesson, you will learn how to determine your legal position, what a legal position is, and how the case type can affect the position you wish to take. Describing your legal position Transcript What is your legal position? Ask yourself this question throughout the litigation and know the answer. Let\’s discuss what it
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In this lesson, you will learn the plaintiff\’s and the defendant’s strategy during the complaint stage. You will also learn the parts of the complaint and what must be present to establish a case. Plaintiff’s checklist Transcript For a plaintiff, the strategy at the complaint stage is to avoid a dismissal. For the defendant, the
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