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Motion practice and persuasion / L. Ronald Jorgensen.

Title
Motion practice and persuasion / L. Ronald Jorgensen.
Author
Jorgensen, L. Ronald.
Publication
Chicago, Ill. : American Bar Association, 2006.

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Additional Authors
American Bar Association. Section of Litigation.
Description
xvii, 235 p. : forms; 23 cm.
Summary
"This book examines the fundamental principles of motion practice and will help you craft motions that address specific legal needs in clear and persuasive prose. Don't copy an old motion and struggle to make it apply to your case. Write a motion with increased clarity and power. With the tips and strategies outlined in the book, you will create original motions that will help you persuade - and win."--BOOK JACKET.
Alternative Title
Section of Litigation, American Bar Association
Subject
  • Motions (Law) > United States
  • Trial practice > United States
Note
  • "Section of Litigation, American Bar Association."
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
The motion defined -- Three critical factors -- The five hurdles -- The second hurdle : present the facts -- The first hurdle : request the order -- The second hurdle : affidavits and declarations -- The second hurdle : evidentiary hearings -- The third hurdle : argue the law -- The fourth hurdle : prepare the order -- The fifth hurdle : deliver the motion -- A motion from the Dred Scott case.
ISBN
1590316304
LCCN
^^2006003176
OCLC
63245559
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library