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The (second) conclusion section of a CRuPAC restates the introductory conclusion. It is important that the (second) conclusion not merely copy the introduction verbatim; but rather, that the second conclusion restate the introduction in a compelling manner. It is never proper to introduce new
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The application section of a CRuPAC applies the rules developed in the rules section to the specific facts of the issue at hand. It is generally improper to introduce new rules in the Application section. If the rules developed in the rules section include
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argument or rules in the conclusion. By using two conclusion sections, the CRUPAC applies the maxim: "Tell 'em what you're gonna tell 'em, then tell 'em what you told 'em."
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The rules section of a CRuPAC follows the conclusion. The rule section of a CRuPAC is the statement of the rules that govern the particular question. Rules may include
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decisions, then the most efficient way of applying those rules to the facts is by the method compare and contrast, in which the facts of the cases cited as
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methodology). Some authors have suggested dropping the "P" section of CRuPAC, which results in only four sections:
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The CRuPAC starts by stating the conclusion that the author wishes the reader (or judge) to reach.
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The "P" in CRuPAC stands for "proof", although many attorneys sometimes refer to this as the "
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are compared to the facts in the current litigation.
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