Motion vs application, memorandum of law vs skeleton argument vs memo vs client letter, complaint vs claim and more! Are you using these terms accurately? This episode explains key vocabulary used in the interview with Daniel Edelson, including some very important distinctions between US and British legal English.
Key vocabulary
- Motion v application
- Memorandum of law v skeleton argument
- Memo
- Complaint v claim
- Pleading v statement of case
- Preamble/ Recitals
- Arbitration clause
- Forum selection clause
As well as brief, answer to a complain, response to a complaint, defense v defence.
