Opinion writing /

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Author / Creator:Aldisert, Ruggero J.
Edition:3rd ed.
Imprint:Durham, N.C. : Carolina Academic Press, c2012.
Description:xxxi, 329 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Language:English
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8950820
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ISBN:9781611631234 (alk. paper)
1611631238 (alk. paper)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references.
Table of Contents:
  • Writing judicial opinions
  • To write or not to write
  • Reaching and justifying the decision : a distinction with a difference
  • Judicial declaration of public policy
  • The outline of your opinion
  • Jurisdiction and standards of review
  • Orientation paragraph
  • Summary of issues
  • Statement of facts
  • Writing the reasons for the decision
  • Concurring and dissenting opinions
  • The important role of law clerks
  • Opinions of trial courts
  • Administrative law judge opinions
  • Arbitration procedures and opinion writiing
  • Writing style
  • Writing style : a reprise, or, "watch your language!"
  • Appellate opinion writing checklist
  • Appellate opinion testing checklist
  • Shorten-your-appellate-opinion checklist
  • Trial court and hearing tribunal checklists
  • Administrative law judge checklists
  • Arbitrator checklists.