Beware This All-Too-Common Pitfall of the Appellate Brief.
Published In: Appellate Practice Journal, 2024, v. 43, n. 2. P. 17 1 of 3
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Authored By: Havemann, William Ernest 3 of 3
Abstract
This article, titled "Beware This All-Too-Common Pitfall of the Appellate Brief," discusses the use of acrimonious language in appellate briefs and its potential negative impact on the outcome of a case. The author argues that using inflammatory language, such as calling an adversary's position "preposterous" or "absurd," can be grammatically unsound and damaging to the party's legal argument. The article emphasizes the importance of avoiding overheated language in appellate briefs, as judges value civility and may view such language as ad hominem attacks. The author suggests that appellate advocates should rely on persuasive legal arguments rather than resorting to adjectives and adverbs. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Appellate Practice Journal. 2024/04, Vol. 43, Issue 2, p17
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
- Publication Date:2024
- ISSN:1937-2965
- Accession Number:176852038
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