To make an abstract or abridgment of; to shorten; as, to brief pleadings.
A written document presented to the court by a lawyer which sets forth both the facts of the case and the law which supports the lawyer's case.
A written statement prepared by an attorney arguing a case in court; a summary of the facts of the case, relevant laws, and an argument of how the law applies to the facts in support of the attorney's position.
The formal written instructions prepared by a client for an architect, setting out the necessary requirements for a building in functional terms. They usually include the required accommodation, size of rooms, and relationship of one space to another.
a written statement prepared for a lawsuit to explain one side's case to the judge it usually contains a fact summary, law summary, and an argument about how the law applies to the facts
A document filed with the court that sets forth a party's facts and legal argument to support its position.
vital document established at the start of the project that outlines the specification and objectives
This attorney-written document is submitted to the court to summarize facts relevant to the case and laws dealing with the case. It also contains an argument that demonstrates how those relevant laws support the party.
Written argument presented to a court for the purpose of "informing" and "persuading."
A written argument by counsel arguing a case, which contains a summary of the facts of the case, pertinent laws, and an argument of how the law applies to the fact situation. Also called a memorandum of law.
Verbal or written instructions to suppliers such as agencies and mailing houses etc. clearly identifying requirements. Ideally these should be discussed and agreed with the supplier in advance
Details of a client's case, prepared by a solicitor and given to the barrister who argues it in court.
Written arguments prepared by an attorney that are presented to a court.
A document containing all the facts and points of law of a case by which a barrister is instructed by a solicitor to represent a client.
A concise statement of the main contentions of a lawsuit.
A written statement of the case, including a summery of the facts, a statement of the questions of law involved, and the arguments and legal authorities upon which the party relies. It serves as each party's principal submission to the appellate court for its decision.
A written document presented to the court by a lawyer usually setting forth both facts and law in support of his or her case.
a written statement prepared by a lawyer or party to explain to the Court the facts and law relating to the case.
A written argument, usually prepared by a lawyer, setting forth the facts, legal points and authorities, to persuade a court about the merits or defenses to a claim.
written or verbal instructions or suggestions specifying an assignment or project
A legal document, prepared by an attorney which presents the law and facts supporting his client's case
A concise statement of an issue in a lawsuit written for, or at, the instruction of the court. It is usually a formal written presentation of an argument that sets forth the main points with supporting precedents and evidence or points of law. The form of the brief is determined by the procedural rules of that court or jurisdiction.
a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case
a condensed written summary or abstract
concise and succinct; "covered the matter in a brief statement"
a collection of client prejudice' remains a truism
a concise summary of the facts which caused the controversy to arise and the court's rationale for applying a specific rule to that controversy
a lawyer's statement of his or her case, including its factual and legal arguments
a legal document prepared by a party to the Court
a legal essay on the law combined with argument as to why the law and facts favors one's position
a motion seeking injunctive relief from this court
a party's written description of the facts in the case, the relevant law, and the party's argument
a position paper that is submitted to the Supreme Court to assist the justices in arriving at a decision
a product of that process and is produced at key points in the project and formalizes decisions and instructions in a structured document
a structured document which records decisions and information about a project
a summary of the important points of the court's decision
a written argument that an attorney prepares for the court
a written document, and a written document will not be effective if it is created using only a dictating machine or a word processor run amok
a written document consisting of legal and factual arguments of each party and the authorities to support their respective positions
a written document explaining to the Superior Court what happened in the Municipal Court and what decisions you want reviewed
a written document setting forth a narrative of the facts of the case, the party's legal arguments, including citations to legal precedent, and the relief sought from the appellate court
a written statement prepared a lawyer and submitted to an appellate court before oral arguments
a written statement submitted by the lawyer for each side in a case that explains the legal and factual arguments why the court should decide the case in favor of that lawyer's client.
A written or printed document prepared by lawyers and filed with the court. Usually sets forth both facts and law in support of the particular side of a case.
A direction from a client about booking online advertising.
An attorney's written summary of the legal points in presenting his client's argument for a trial or appeal.
Written goals, methods and desired results prepared by project participants, providing sufficient substantiation to approve advancement of the project to the next phase, and includes: functional and operational requirements, schematic design, limit of cost estimate, cash flow plan, outlining service delivery objectives, value statement, impact on the program and the financial and economic approach to be pursued.
a list of instructions and criteria to guide a designer.
The instructions outlining what is to be done for clients mailing.
A written document, prepared by counsel, stating the law involved in a case and its application in support of a particular position in that case.
A document prepared by a solicitor to be provided to a Barrister who will appear for you in a court case. The brief will include the solicitor's observations in relation to the nature of the case as well as the solicitor's comments on relevant documents. All relevant documents are also included. A Barrister is entitled to charge a "brief fee" once the brief has been delivered to him/her.
The outline of a campaign's purpose given to the agency by the client. The brief is then developed further by the agency for internal use
A concise statement of a client's case written for the instruction of an attorney usually by a law clerk called also memorandum. A formal written presentation of an argument that sets forth the main points with supporting precedents and evidence - (as for summary judgment) or point of law. The form of the brief is determined by the procedural rules of that court or jurisdiction. To write a brief concerning (a motion or question of law).
A written document in which a party states what the party believes are the facts of the case and argues how the law should be applied.
A written statement submitted in a trial or appellate proceeding that explains one side's legal and factual arguments.
Written instructions given to the supplier or suppliers before commencement of a project. This document details the project objectives, reporting procedures, timescales etc.
A written document prepared by an attorney to serve as the basis for a legal argument. It includes a summary of legal points and precedent, together with arguments to be presented to the court deciding the case or a particular issue of the case.
A written document filed in court which sets forth the questions (issues) before the court, a statement of the case (the facts), the applicable law, the discussion of the parties filing the brief incorporating the issues, facts and law and a conclusion. There are trial briefs and appellate briefs. Trial briefs are filed either before or after trial to guide the court in rendering a decision. Appellate briefs are filed with the appeals court in support of an appeal or in response to the other party's appeal brief.
A description of what the client wants to include in the project and how the finished building is to perform. The brief should encapsulate the objective of a project, specifics of the site and the purpose of the building. It sets out the schedule, budget constraints and the interrelationship of spaces.
A written or printed document prepared by counsel to file in court, usually setting forth both facts and law in support of a case.
Information given to a model by his/her booker regarding the job or casting. It will have information such as dress code etc. Or information a client will give to the agency regarding a casting.
The instructions issued to the designer by the exhibitor typically explaining what they are trying to achieve, the material they have available, the budget, etc. Usually (but not necessarily) issued in writing.
A written or printed document, prepared by counsel to serve as the basis for an argument upon a cause in an appellate court, and usually filed for the information of the court. It embodies the point of law which the counsel desires to establish, together with the arguments and authorities upon which he rests his contention.
Written document, usually prepared by an attorney, submitted to the court about a case, containing summaries of the facts of the case, relevant laws, and an argument showing how the laws support that party's position.
A written statement submitted by the lawyer for each side in a case that explains to the judges why they should decide the case or a particular part of a case in favor of that lawyer's client.
A written statement that explains the arguments of a party to an appeal.
A written statement setting out arguments for use in litigation.
A small undergarment. Or a carefully prepared outline of main points or issues, including the evidence to support each point, used in debate. This term is never used to describe a speech given at an opening or closing banquet at nationals.
A written presentation of a party's position.
A written document presenting a partyâ€(tm)s legal arguments in a case.
A written statement prepared by counsel for arguing a case in court.
A written presentation of arguments. The Appellant argues why the decision by the trial court was made in error; the Appellee argues why the trial court’s decision was correct.
a short statement at the start of a design project outlining what you intend to do
the instructions from a client to a consultancy, or directions communicated within a PR agency.
Added - 09 Thu March 2006 A brief is written instructions to counsel to appear at a hearing on behalf of a party prepared by a solicitor and setting out the facts of the case and any case law relied upon.
Often created to provide an outline of the requirements that must be addressed together with an indication of the scope of works that will be required. This allows the Contracting Archaeologist or Company to prepare a Written Scheme of Investigation detailing their approach to meeting the Brief Requirements. Can be called Project Outline.
A document prepared by a solicitor which contains the instructions for the barrister to follow when acting for the solicitor in court.
A written statement of the facts of a case, the law, and an argument of how the law applies to the facts.
Written argument that supports a case; usually contains a statement of facts and a discussion of law.
Written statement prepared by one side in a lawsuit to explain to the court its view of the facts of a case and applicable law.
A written statement submitted by each party in a legal proceeding that explains why the court should decide or rule in that party's favor.
A legal document, prepared by an attorney, which presents the law and facts supporting his or her client.
A written document submitted by a party to an action setting forth relevant facts and law. CAPTION The heading of a pleading or case file, indicating the parties, the court, case number and other pertinent information.
The written argument that is central to the appeals process.
A written or printed document prepared by an attorney to serve as the basis of an argument upon a case in court.
A document prepared in the final stage of a legal proceeding that presents the arguments of a party to the decision-maker in the case. It addresses the facts of the case, the pertinent law, and the reasoning for how the law applies to the facts of the case.
A written document, a letter, a condensed statement. In this context, document containing instructions, as is usually used by lawyers at trial.
The instructions given by an arresting officer to the Police Prosecutor about the case The instructions given by a solicitor to a barrister
Written statement explaining facts of case and laws that apply.
A document citing all facts and points of law relied on by a party in a formal proceeding. It is usually filed at the conclusion of the proceeding.
A legal argument made in writing and submitted to a court.
A written summary of a client's case, usually summarizing relevant laws and facts.
written document prepared by counsel setting forth facts and law in support of a party's position on an issue before the court
A written document that outlines a party's legal arguments in a case.
to give concise preparatory instructions, information or advice
Legal document prepared by your Texas criminal attorney presenting the facts related to your case.
A written statement submitted by parties in a case that explains why the court should decide particular issues in that party’s favor.
a written or printed document prepared by the lawyers on each side of a dispute and submitted to the court in support of their arguments - a brief includes the points of law which the lawyer wished to establish, the arguments the lawyer uses, and the legal authorities on which the lawyer rests his/her conclusions
A document used to submit a legal contention or argument to a court. A brief typically sets out the facts of the case and a party's argument as to why she should prevail. These arguments must be supported by legal authority and precedent, such as statutes, regulations and previous court decisions. Although it is usually possible to submit a brief to a trial court (called a trial brief), briefs are most commonly used as a central part of the appeal process (an appellate brief). But don't be fooled by the name -- briefs are usually anything but brief, as pointed out by writer Franz Kafka, who defined a lawyer as "a person who writes a 10,000 word decision and calls it a brief."
a legal document that sets out the legal arguments in a lawsuit
A document presented to the court outlining one side's position.
the instructions given to an illustrator or designer for executing a specific commission. For the illustrator this should specify subject matter, style and the form of presentation required (line or full colour) and also the fees and deadlines for the work. It may also include provision of reference material or contacts for technical advice.
A written document that sets out the legal contentions of a party, including a recitation of important facts, a statement of the issues presented for review, and legal authority supporting a party's legal contentions. A brief is required on appeal.
A brief or factum (latin for "act" or "deed") is a written legal document used in various legal adversary systems that is presented to a court arguing why the party to the case should prevail. In England and Wales, the phrase refers to the papers given to a barrister when they are instructed.