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Wydick, Richard C.

Plain English for lawyers Richard C. Wydick. - 5th ed. - Durham, N.C. Carolina Academic Press c2005. - xii, 139 p. 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Why plain English? -- Omit surplus words -- Use base verbs, not nominalizations -- Prefer the active voice -- Use short sentences -- Arrange your words with care -- Choose your words with care -- Avoid language quirks -- Punctuate carefully.

ISBN: 1594601518 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9781594601514 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2005016369

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Legal composition

LC Class. No.: KF 250 / .W9 2005

Dewey Class. No.: 808/.06634