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Tips For Researching Case Law
by Wilton H. Strickland America’s legal system is based on the common law. This means that we resolve disputes by examining prior, similar disputes and applying the same rule of …
Piercing The Enigma Of “Common Law” Marriage
by Wilton H. Strickland A large number of people who contact me need help with family matters, and on a few of these occasions I’ve heard questions about a mysterious …
How To Tackle A Motion For Summary Judgment
by Wilton H. Strickland On previous occasions I’ve discussed how to move for dismissal or for judgment on the pleadings, both of which are excellent tools for disposing of complaints …
Affirmation, Not Denial: Remembering The Real Goal Of Affirmative Defenses
by Wilton H. Strickland It goes without saying that litigation is contentious. Defendants in particular have a strong motivation to fight, for they are confronted with a public claim that …
More Tips To Enhance Your Writing
by Wilton H. Strickland As part of my mission to help attorneys produce excellent work on behalf of their clients, I thought it would be appropriate to build upon my first …
The Widespread Confusion Surrounding Third-Party Complaints
by Wilton H. Strickland It is often possible to dismiss a complaint for defects that are readily apparent. I’ve discussed several of these defects before, but there is one type …
Grammar Tips To Enhance Your Writing
by Wilton H. Strickland Grammar may be a dying art, but attorneys (as well as other professionals) should consider dusting it off because a strong command of grammar creates an …
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