Q: What do I need to put on my Appellants Opening Brief in order to present my case?
Ford is taking me to court over a Ford I had around 2008. I ask for a rewrite and and saw it said initial for gap cancellation. I stated I do not want it if they are going to cancel my gap over 40.00. The rep said they may not approve it but submit it anyway. Did not recieve a notice that it was not approved just a new loan payment agreement. I had an accident and Ford wanted me to pay the difference. I told them I had gap. Next thing I know they took my tax return. Called IRS and they said Ford sent me a 1099 which I never received. I filled out a form to get my taxes back and Ford took me to court. I am appealing it because you can tell the initials are not mine and the judge did not take that into consideration.
A:
I am assuming you case in before the California Court of Appeal. If so, your brief must comport with the California Rules of Court, Title Eight. Specifically you need to comply with rule 8.40, 8.204, 8.212, etc.
As far as the contents of your brief, you should review a law school arcticle that describes a legal brief.
https://www.law.georgetown.edu/academics/academic-programs/legal-writing-scholarship/writing-center/upload/From-Memo-to-Appellate-Brief.pdf
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