Legal writing tip

I hope my legal writing students read my blog because I have a tip for them: Make sure your briefs are comprehensible, include sound legal reasoning and argument, and are clear about what relief you are seeking. Otherwise, you might end up with ruling like this one from a San Antonio bankruptcy judge. (Note to students: No, you may not cite Adam Sandler films as authority in your briefs. Judges are allowed to do this. You are not.) Thanks Erik for making me laugh this morning.

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