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| − | A brief is a written argument by counsel arguing a case, which contains a summary of the facts of the case, pertinent laws, and an argument of how the law applies to the factual situation. It is also called a memorandum of law. | + | A '''brief''' is a written argument by counsel arguing a case, which contains a summary of the facts of the case, pertinent laws, and an argument of how the law applies to the factual situation. It is also called a memorandum of law. |
These briefs are submitted in both [[civil case]]s and [[criminal case]]s. | These briefs are submitted in both [[civil case]]s and [[criminal case]]s. | ||
[[category:legal terms]] | [[category:legal terms]] | ||
Revision as of 21:49, March 10, 2008
A brief is a written argument by counsel arguing a case, which contains a summary of the facts of the case, pertinent laws, and an argument of how the law applies to the factual situation. It is also called a memorandum of law.
These briefs are submitted in both civil cases and criminal cases.