The Rule is King

ByCherise Bacalski Appellate Briefing Reading Time: 1 minute
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Remember, in legal writing, the Rule is King.

That means that apart from citing the rule that governs the case *in your argument*–and of course analyzing the facts of your case through its lens–you, legal drafter, should also structure the headings and subheadings around the elements or factors you need to show.

The rule should also inform your narrative. That means that you will consider the way the facts of your case should be displayed considering the rule the judges will ultimately encounter.

Remember, a judge’s perspective must be informed by the law. The Rule is King.