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Legal Opinion Structure Format Example

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Legal Opinion Structure Format Example

Law

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Legal Opinion format

1. Date:
 The date on which the opinion is issued.
2. To:
 The recipient's name and designation.
3. From:
 The author’s name and designation.
4. Subject:
 A brief description of the issue or matter being addressed.
5. Introduction:
 State the purpose of the opinion.
 Briefly outline the facts or background of the case or issue.
6. Issues:
 Clearly state the legal questions or issues that are being addressed.
7. Discussion/Analysis:
 Analyse each issue separately.
 Reference relevant laws, statutes, case law, or legal principles.
 Apply the law to the facts of the case.
 Provide a logical and detailed explanation for your conclusions.
8. Conclusion:
 Summarise the findings.
 Provide clear answers or recommendations based on the analysis.
9. Recommendations:
 Suggest steps or actions to be taken based on the opinion.
10. Signature:
 The author’s signature.
 The author’s name and designation.
11. References:
 case law, statutes, or other references that were used in the opinion.

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