1 New York Appellate Practice § 7.02


Summary

  • [1] Table of Contents and Table of Authorities

    CPLR 5528(a) requires that all briefs contain, in the following order, a table of contents, the questions involved, the nature of the case, the argument, divided into appropriate headings, and an appendix, if necessary.1Link to the text of the note The rules of the Court of Appeals and Appellate Division also contain more specific requirements and should be consulted prior to drafting the brief.2Link to the text of the note

    Although the content of the brief often varies among appellate practitioners and based on the facts of the particular case, generally, each appellate brief should contain the following: (1) Table of Contents; (2) Table of Authorities; (3) Questions or Issues Presented; (4) Preliminary Statement; (5) Summary of Argument; (6) Statement of the Facts; (7) Argument; (8) Conclusion; and (9) a Statement Certifying Compliance With Printing ...