Brief (legal document)

A brief in legal terms is a written document submitted to a court that outlines a party’s arguments and legal reasoning in a case. It summarizes the relevant facts, presents the law that supports the party’s position, and explains how the law applies to the facts. Briefs are used by attorneys to persuade judges to decide in favor of their client. They can be filed at various stages, such as during appeals or motions, helping the court understand the key issues and the legal basis for each side’s argument.