Plain language for lawyers / Michele M. Asprey.

Annandale, N.S.W. : The Federation Press, 2010.

4th ed.

71894

Law -- Language.

Law -- Australia.

What is this book about?

What is plain language?

Why plain language?

Plain language around the world

Fundamentals

Structure

Words

Gramatical structures to avoid

Legal affections and other nasty habits

Overused words and formulas

Little words : big problems

What about the principles of legal interpretation?

A plain language vocabulary

Email and the internet

Document design basics

Designing documents for the computer screen

Testing your writing

Any questions?

Table of contents and index are taken from the published work with the permission of the publisher.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

9781862877757

vi, 355 p. ; 21 cm