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• answer questions of law
• argue to reach conclusion
VI.
Conclusion
• what do you seek from the court (remedy, action must succeed, appeal should succeed)
Signed on (day and month) ………. 200……
at (place) ……………………………
Advocate for the …………………………. (applicant accused, etc)
Copy to: ………………………………………………………………………………..
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VII.
List of authorities (Bibliography)
• in alphabetical or chronological sequence
• keep books, journal articles and cases separate
• references must be complete and consistent
Short example of heads of argument
In the magistrate’s court for the district of Germiston held at Germiston
Case No 9708/98
In the matter between:
Carmen Ballistrada
Plaintiff/Respondent
And
Roman Pizzaz
1 st Defendant
And
TAB Worldwide (Pty) Ltd
2 nd Defendant/Applicant
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Applicant’s heads of argument
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Introduction
UP Faculty of Law - 2005