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summary of argument

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A quick definition of summary of argument:

A summary of argument is a brief overview of the main points and ideas presented in a legal case or debate. It is usually included at the beginning of a legal document or court proceeding and serves as an introduction to the case. The summary of argument is also known as a preliminary statement and is used to provide a clear and concise explanation of the case to the judge or jury.

A more thorough explanation:

A summary of argument is a brief statement that outlines the main points of an argument or case. It is usually presented at the beginning of a legal document or court proceeding, and serves as an introduction to the argument that will be presented.

In a court case involving a dispute over a contract, the summary of argument might state:

This case involves a breach of contract claim by the plaintiff against the defendant. The plaintiff alleges that the defendant failed to fulfill their obligations under the contract, resulting in damages to the plaintiff. The defendant disputes these claims and argues that they fulfilled their obligations under the contract.

This summary of argument outlines the main points of the case, including the parties involved, the nature of the dispute, and the positions of each party.

In a legal brief arguing for a change in a law, the summary of argument might state:

This brief argues for a change in the current law regarding gun control. The current law has been shown to be ineffective in preventing gun violence, and a new approach is needed. This brief proposes a new law that would require background checks for all gun purchases, and would ban the sale of certain types of weapons.

This summary of argument outlines the main points of the brief, including the issue being addressed, the problems with the current law, and the proposed solution.

Overall, a summary of argument is a useful tool for presenting a clear and concise overview of an argument or case, and can help to focus the reader's attention on the key issues at hand.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
Congrats1!
21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:44
My berkeley paragraph finally disappeared. I definitely think it is just an indicator that they are actively reviewing files, and does not mean anything about A, WL, or Rs
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