Core Grammar for Lawyers
Correct the punctuation:
The plaintiff filed the complaint on May 6 2023 in the Superior Court.
The plaintiff filed the complaint on May 6, 2023, in the Superior Court.
Where in a sentence is the stress position typically?
At the end.
When are block quotations used?
The quote has at least 50 words.
get or gets?
Either Mary or Joe ____ the beach house in the divorce.
Either Mary or Joe gets the beach house in the divorce.
Convert these nominalizations to their verb forms:
statement
argument
interference
state
argue
interfere
What punctuation can be used to set off a part of a sentence to draw extra attention to it?
Em dash
Is this good in legal writing?
Everyone should sign their forms.
No, avoid pairing a singular indefinite pronoun with "their."
Which is better: active or passive?
Representations and Warranties
The seller has used the second-hand parachute no more than two times.
The second-hand parachute has been used fifty-seven times.
Passive: deed is more important than doer.
The second-hand parachute has been used fifty-seven times.
What is wrong?
The following claims are rooted in common law torts:
The following claims are rooted in common law torts:
Which is correct?
He gifted me $50 on my birthday.
He gifted me fifty dollars on my birthday.
He gifted me fifty dollars on my birthday.
Spot issues in this sentence:
It is important to note that the rendition of this judgment by the court occurred in the absence of subject matter jurisdiction, resulting in an adjudication that was null and void.
Throat-clearing, weak verbs, passive voice, doublet.
Explain how to format a tabulated list.
Indented by one tab on the left, line of space between the lead-in stem and first item of the list.