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California trial brief for civil litigation

by Stan Burman

A California trial brief for civil litigation is the topic of this blog post. 

Using a trial brief is an effective way to notify the Judge hearing the case as well as all other parties who have appeared in the case about the main contentions made by each party involved in that particular case.

Trial briefs typically begin with a brief statement of the case, followed by a short listing of the contentions made by the opposing party, then a more detailed listing of the contentions made by the party filing the trial brief along with citations to case law and statutory authority that support their contentions.

While the specific rules may vary for each particular Court or Judge, as a general rule it is best to serve the trial brief on all parties who have made a general appearance, the opposing party, or their attorneys at least ten (10) calendar days before the trial date, then file the trial brief with the Court along with a proof of service.

A party should check with the Courtroom clerk to determine the specific requirements for that department as many Judges do have very specific requirements for the filing and service of a trial brief.

Attorneys or parties in the State of California who would like to view a portion of a sample 11 page trial brief for a California civil litigation case including a memorandum of points and authorities with citations to case law and statutory authority and a proof of service by mail sold by the author can use the link shown below.

Sample Trial Brief for California Litigation by Stan Burman on Scribd

 

The author of this blog post, Stan Burman, is a freelance paralegal who has worked in California and Federal litigation since 1995 and has created over 300 sample legal documents for sale.


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DISCLAIMER:

Please note that the author of this blog post, Stan Burman is NOT an attorney and as such is unable to provide any specific legal advice. The author is NOT engaged in providing any legal, financial, or other professional services, and any information contained in this blog post is NOT intended to constitute legal advice.

The materials and information contained in this blog post have been prepared by Stan Burman for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. Transmission of the information contained in this blog post is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, any business relationship between the author and any readers. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel.

 

 

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