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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 Virginia, a brief is a formal document submitted to a court, arbitrator, or other judicial body during litigation or arbitration. It presents the party's arguments, cites relevant facts, and discusses the applicable laws and legal precedents that support the party's position. Virginia 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 Supreme Court of Virginia has particular requirements for the length and structure of briefs, as outlined in its Rules of Court. Additionally, the Commonwealth generally requires electronic filing (e-filing) of legal documents, including briefs, through its electronic filing system. Parties are also responsible for ensuring that copies of the briefs are served upon the other parties involved in the litigation. It is important for parties to adhere to these rules to avoid having their briefs rejected or their arguments disregarded.

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