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A brief is a written legal document filed in a litigation or arbitration dispute resolution proceeding in which a party to the dispute recites the facts and the law applicable to the dispute and explains to the court or arbitrator why the party should prevail in the dispute. Courts often have rules regarding the page limits and format for briefs, as well as the method for filing briefs (usually electronically) and delivery of a copies to other parties to the litigation.

In North Dakota, a brief is a formal document submitted to a court by a party involved in litigation or arbitration. This document presents the party's arguments, cites relevant legal authorities, and aims to persuade the court or arbitrator of the party's position. North Dakota courts have specific rules regarding the preparation and submission of briefs, which include guidelines on page limits, formatting, and the filing process. For instance, the North Dakota Rules of Appellate Procedure outline requirements for briefs in appellate cases, such as typeface and margin specifications, word count limits, and the structure of the arguments. Additionally, briefs are typically filed electronically through the state's electronic filing system, and parties are required to serve copies of their briefs on all other parties involved in the litigation. It is important for parties to adhere to these rules to ensure that their briefs are accepted by the court and considered in the decision-making process.

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