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Before appearing for Meridian Textiles Ltd in a tribunal hearing, CS Anita Rao prepares a brief. Which step best reflects sound preparation of a case?

The best preparation is to build a chronology of facts, frame the issues, and map each issue to documents and legal authorities. Ignoring adverse material, the opposing pleadings, or relying only on oral narration leaves the case unprepared and risks credibility.

  1. APrepare a chronology of facts, list the issues, and match each issue to supporting documents and legal authoritiesCorrect
  2. BRely only on the client's oral narration and prepare the law on the day of hearing
  3. CCollect only documents favourable to the client and ignore adverse ones
  4. DDraft the final arguments without reading the opposing party's pleadings

Explanation

Sound preparation starts with a factual chronology, framing issues, and linking each issue to evidence and law. Ignoring adverse documents or the opponent's pleadings leaves the advocate unprepared for the other side's case and weakens credibility.

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