Chapter III

Index

• Introductory.
• The basic precepts.
• Write the Statement of Facts first.
• How to go about writing the Statement of Facts.
• Steps after completing the index of testimony.
• Final revision of
• Think before you write the argument.
• Never let the other side write your brief.
• Research; some general considerations.
• Evaluation of decided cases.
• The case in point.
• When there is no case in point.
• Use of analogies.
• Handling authorities apparently against you.
• Use of dissenting and concurring opinions.
• Briefs filed in earlier cases involving the same or related questions.
• Statutory analysis.
• Legislative history.
• Administrative materials.
• Use of essentially historical materials.
• Use of noncase materials.
• Encyclopedias; collections of annotated cases.
• Use of law review materials.
• The next step in brief-writing.
• Write consecutively.
• Write the Summary of Argument last of all.
• Finally, check!