Mastering Numbers in Legal Writing: A Complete Guide to Style & Formatting
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Example: Twenty-one affidavits proved the defendants liability. instead of 21 affidavits proved the defendants liability. Example: Eighteen witnesses testified. instead of 18 witnesses testified. versus The plaintiff now seeks to introduce its 21st exhibit. This prevents ambiguity and maintains a formal tone.
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