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Judge

Weighs the law and the record, not the rhetoric.

Judge
Who they are
A judge or tribunal member weighing submissions against the law, the evidence and procedure.
Decides
Ruling
Wins them
  • The issue and the relief sought, stated at the start.
  • Each point tied to law and evidence, with references.
Loses them
  • Rhetoric, personal attacks, length without structure, unsupported assertions.

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