Predictive Memoranda

Below are two examples of predictive memoranda. Read them closely and compare them to the material in Rule-Based Writing and CREAC, Rule-Based Writing and CREAC, adding Analogies, and Legal Citation: Basic Concepts and Moves. What do you notice?

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Example #1 of Predictive Memorandum: Aggravated Assault (Jurisdiction: Georgia)

Adapted from material prepared by Jean Mangan, et. al., Legal Writing Manual, 3d ed, CC BY-NC-SA 4.10 license.

Example of Predictive Memorandum, adapted from Jean Mangan, et. al., Legal Writing Manual, 3d ed, CC BY-NC-SA 4.10 license.

Example #2 of Predictive Memorandum: Inter Vivos Gift ([Fictional]Jurisdiction: New Columbia*)

Adapted from material prepared by Amanda Haverstick. Adapted and used by permission.

Example of Predictive Memorandum, adapted from Amanda Haverstick and used by permission.