Asprey, Michele M.

Plain language for lawyers / Michele M. Asprey. - 3rd ed. - Delhi : Universal Law Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd., 2009. - v, 330 p. ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. What is this book about? -- 2. What is plain language? -- 3. Why plain language? -- 4. Plain language around the world -- 5. Fundamentals -- 6. Structure -- 7. Words -- 8. Grammatical structures to avoid -- 9. Legal affectations and other nasty habits -- 10. Overused words and formulas -- 11. Little words; big problems -- 12. What about the rules of legal interpretation? -- 13. A plain language vocabulary -- 14. Email and the internet -- 15. Document design basics -- 16. Designing documents for the computer screen -- 17. Testing your writing -- 18. Any questions?

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