HEADS OR ARGUMENT

 

INTRODUCTION

Heads of argument are based on a real or hypothetical problem (set of facts), directed at a judicial officer (judge or magistrate).  The purpose of heads of argument is to set out arguments in a clear, concise and convincing way.  Authority should be acknowledged, either in footnotes or included in the text.  Numbering should be used.  The heads of argument should contain a bibliography.

Heads of argument must be structured in a specific way. This sample sets out that way.

 

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• Completed Heads of Argument Example
• Introduction
  • Background
  • Developments,
  • Charge, etc.
• Facts
• Facts of the Case
• Question(s) of law
  • Keep issues separate (arising from facts)
• Applicable law
  • Authority (statute, case law, other)
• Application of law of facts
  • Keep issues seperate
  • Answer questions of law
  • Argue to reach conclusions
• Conclusion
  • What do you seek from the court (remedy, action must succeed, appeal should succeed)

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