WRIT 107L Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Hyperbole
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Argument (summary of argument not needed here) Under a certain rule of law, does a certain result follow when a certain facts are present. Major premise about law/rule (pulls court toward our conclusion) A legal question (syllogistic conclusion framed as question) The judgement from which appellant appeals is final. Facing multiple suspects and fearing for his safety, rambeaux used a reasonable amount of force in order to affect a legal arrest. Rather than rambeauz maliciously, violently and unreasonably attacked and beat minority individuals, clearly using excessive force in light of the alleged minor in- fractions. Mike was pretty disgusted with his grade. Text after headings discusses law and facts. Accurate citations of statute, decision, or text. Know a credible off-cited counter case exists. Omit if countering is weak or unfamiliar. Or you can do missed with substantial evidence (see larkin sob sample) Looks as if superior court had never ruled. Does not assume lower court was correct.