Legal Writing: Briefs

Collection includes briefs.

In the Docket Search interface, click Browse Full List by Filing Type by Docket Key. Then you can check the type of filings you want to search for. Choices include answer, brief, complaint/petition, letter, motion, and more. Also limit by court before searching to get only trial-level courts. (If you want to pick many jurisdictions, it will be easier to limit before searching rather than after.)

Link connects to the source on Westlaw.

Includes both federal and state briefs and motions. Sample search: "summary judgment"
Use post-search filters to refine your search

Only includes civil cases. Use the check boxes at the bottom of the form to limit your search to a specific type of motion. You can search with just that information input or add other terms.

In the Docket Search interface, click Browse Full List by Filing Type by Docket Key. Then you can check the type of filings you want to search for. Choices include answer, brief, complaint/petition, letter, motion, and more. Also limit by court before searching. (If you want to pick many jurisdictions, it will be easier to limit before searching rather than after.)

See Law Library Stacks KF9050 for additional books on appellate procedure and practice.

Includes U.S.S.C., courts of appeals, tax court, and state courts.

In the Docket Search interface, click Browse Full List by Filing Type by Docket Key. Then you can check the type of filings you want to search for. Choices include answer, brief, complaint/petition, letter, motion, and more. Also limit by court before searching to get only appellate courts. (If you want to pick many jurisdictions, it will be easier to limit before searching rather than after.)