Plain English for lawyers /

Wydick, Richard C.

Plain English for lawyers / Richard C. Wydick. - 5th ed. - Durham, N.C. : Carolina Academic Press, c2005. - xii, 139 p. ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Why plain English? -- Omit surplus words -- Use base verbs, not nominalizations -- Prefer the active voice -- Use short sentences -- Arrange your words with care -- Choose your words with care -- Avoid language quirks -- Punctuate carefully.

1594601518 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2005016369


Legal composition.

KF250 / .W9 2005

808/.06634