Difference between revisions of "Brief"
(undeadend) |
|||
| (One intermediate revision by one other user not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | 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]] |
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.