part 1

Have i appropriately simplified the following sentences without

interfering with the meaning or effectiveness of the sentence. This applies to contract law, terminology abd legal writing:

(a)

You are required to pay the fine.

You shall pay the fine.

(b)

The period of time you have to render assistance is three months.

The time you have to give service is three months.

(c)

For the duration of construction, it shall be unlawful for a person to enter or to attempt

entry.

During construction, it shall be unlawful for a person to attempt entry.

(d)

If you are unable to enter into a contract with him for the materials, the oral commitment

is still binding on you.

The oral commitment is still binding, if you are unable to contract with him for materials.

(e)

She consulted with a lawyer with respect to possible litigation.

She consulted a lawyer about possible litigation.

(f)

She accepted the appointment due to the fact that she was qualified.

She accepted the appointment because she was qualified.

(g)

It is green in color.

The color is green

or

It is green

(h)

Ask the witness questions about the bills.

Question the witness about the bills.

(i)

Judge Jones is currently on the bench.

Judge Jones is presiding.

Part 2

Please confirm (or advise otherwise) if I have the "proper" sections of an appellate brief , their general summary of the content and purpose/goal of each section.

1.

Cover Page - The cover page is meant to prove the names and designations of the

parties, the court hearing the case, the court which issued the verdict or ruling, the

party whose brief this is, and the name and address of the attorney representing that

party.

2.

Table of Contents- The table of contents is meant to provide page reference for each

section of the brief including your argument headings in full and other tables of the

brief.

3.

Index of Authorities - This is an alphabetical list of the cases, statutes, and other

authorities used in your brief divided into categories and paginated.

4.

Statement of Jurisdiction- This section is meant to assert the basic of appealability

and the suitability of the court to hear the claim. It states the name of the trial court

and the judge. It also contains the final judgment's date which is listed on the

certificate of distribution.

5.

Question(s) Presented-The purpose of this section is to state the precise legal issues

in your case, incorporating the key facts of the case in order to tell the court what

the appeal is about.

6.

Statement of the Facts- The purpose of the Statement of the Case and Facts is to

show the appellate court that it has jurisdiction over the case, to explain the

procedural context in which the issues on appeal arose, and to provide the court

with the factual background of the case

7.

Argument - The argument is meant to cover each issue on appeal. It is meant to tell

your reader what you are going to cover, explain the in's and out's case, and then

make your point.

8.

Conclusion- This section to meant to sum up the purpose of the brief.

9.

Relief - This section is meant to show the final judgement