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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 fact situation. Also called a memorandum of law. [[category:legal terms]]
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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.  
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These briefs are submitted in both [[civil case]]s and [[criminal case]]s.
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Latest revision as of 18:25, April 23, 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.