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CHAPTER 14

CHAPTER 14. Legal Writing: Writing to Inform. The Bluebook Rule 4 – Common Short Citations. Id.: Use when citing the immediately preceding legal authority. The Bluebook Rule 4 – Common Short Citations Case Citations. Roe v. Wade 410 U.S. 113, 121 (1973). May be cited as:

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CHAPTER 14

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  1. CHAPTER 14 Legal Writing: Writing to Inform

  2. The BluebookRule 4 – Common Short Citations • Id.: Use when citing the immediately preceding legal authority

  3. The BluebookRule 4 – Common Short CitationsCase Citations Roe v. Wade 410 U.S. 113, 121 (1973). May be cited as: • Wade, 410 U.S. at 121. • 410 U.S. at 121. • Id. At 121 • Note: Supra is not an approved Bluebook citation

  4. Types of Legal Research Documents • Memorandums of law • Opinion letters • Memorandums of points and authorities • Trial briefs • Appellate briefs

  5. The Memorandum of Law • Is an explanation of the law governing a specific situation • Typical format: • Facts • Issues • Discussion • Conclusion • Note: Some attorneys prefer information in a different order so be sure to determine the required format

  6. The Memorandum of Law Determine if the situations are controlled by statutory law or case law

  7. The Memorandum of LawStating and Organizing the Facts • Chronologically • By party • By cause of action • The statement of facts is prepared after the research is completed

  8. The Memorandum of LawThe Discussion Section • Explains the results of the research • States rules of law through: • Case law • Statutory law

  9. The Memorandum of Law • Cite authorities accurately and completely • Include a conclusion or brief answer section summarizing your findings • Consider attaching copies of major cases and/or statutes as additional documentation

  10. Opinion Letters • Written to a client or attorney explaining a client’s legal position • Explain the law but avoid legal jargon • Include accurate and complete citations for future reference, if necessary

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