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ILLUSTRATIVE SAMPLES:

1ST Example

CAPTION AND TITLE

PLAINTIFF’S TRIAL BRIEF

PART I

Abstract of the pleadings

(state in brief background and summary of the cause of action)

Defendant’s Answer
(possible theory of the defense)

Issues

PART II

A. Facts essential to Plaintiff’s case

B. Facts for the defendant to prove

PART III

Brief of Evidence

- Testimonial , oral, physical evidence that may be presented by the

plaintiff, with brief description)

Defendant’s Probable proof

- Description of defendant’s possible evidence (testimonial and

documentary)

PART IV

Law of the Case

- Applicable provisions
- Related jurisprudence

PART V

Conclusions/Prayer

2nd example

BRIEF MAKING: TRIAL BRIEF

-statement of facts
-abstract of the pleadings
-issues raised by the pleadings
-facts which plaintiff must prove
-statements of witnesses
-digest of physical evidence
-Memoranda of Law

3rd example
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FORM OF TRIAL BRIEF

 The Facts
- upon which both parties agree
- as your client sees them
-as your opponent claims
 Undisputed Questions
- The principal disputed point i.e., questions and answers
- minor disputed questions and their answers
 The Law Applicable
- Constitution, statutes or regulations
- Texts or other authorities
- Decided Cases
- Summary

4th example

a. Factual background
b. Evidence and testimonies
c. Legal authorities and references
d. conclusion