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The Essential Purpose of Legal Writing: Importance, Types & Strategies

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Pleadings: Pleadings are the formal documents filed with the court that state party positions in a lawsuit, including complaints, answers, petitions, and motions. Lawyers use persuasive writing in pleadings, motions, and appellate briefs to convince the court to rule in their favor.

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They can address a wide variety of issues—from zoning, to the environment, to politics, to education. An amended pleading re-triggers the 60-day period. During that 14-day window, the responding party may withdraw or amend the pleading pursuant to the court rules but is otherwise stayed from prosecuting the lawsuit.

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