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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 Tennessee, a brief is a formal document submitted to a court by a party involved in litigation or arbitration. This document presents the facts of the case, the relevant law, and arguments supporting the party's position. Tennessee courts have specific rules regarding the preparation and submission of briefs, which include guidelines on page limits, formatting, and the timing of submissions. For instance, the Tennessee Rules of Appellate Procedure outline requirements for briefs in appellate cases, such as font size, margin requirements, and the necessity of a table of contents and authorities. Additionally, briefs are typically filed electronically through the Tennessee courts' electronic filing system, and parties are required to serve copies of their briefs on all other parties involved in the litigation. These rules ensure that the process is fair and that the court has all the necessary information to make an informed decision.

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