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Sample winning briefs

As pointed out elsewhere on this Web site, written briefs are by far the most important part of an appeal. Below are links to two sample winning briefs filed by John Derrick.

(Appellate briefs are public record documents. No confidences are violated by their publication.)

Sample appellant's opening brief — Habibi, et al. v. Soofer, et al. (2016 decision)

Court of Appeal reversed summary judgment in case involving an easement dispute.

  • Click here to download John Derrick’s winning brief.
  • Click here to download the Court of Appeal’s opinion.

Sample respondent's brief: Butler, et al. v. LeBouef (2016 published decision)

Court of Appeal affirmed in a high-profile trust case involving a lawyer who was said to have improperly procured a testimonial gift.

  • Click here to download John Derrick’s winning brief.
  • Click here to download the Court of Appeal’s opinion.
  
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