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decide the case if the exhibit cannot be abstracted in words, unless it is impossible to do photocopy and attach a copy of the exhibit. Conry v. Stat<, 319 Ark. 709, 894 S. W.2d 583 (1995) (affirming a conviction of attempted murder because the abstract did noc reproduce the three photographs appellam camended should nor have been admincd). When it is impractical co reproduce such an exhibit and attach a copy. always file a motion asking the appellate court to waive the abstracting requirement. â&#x20AC;˘ Always remember that the goal is to abridge the record so the judges have what they need to decide the case but not more than they need to decide the case. â&#x20AC;˘ If you omit something that shouJd have been abstracted, always file a motion for leave to supplement the abstract. Supreme Court Rule 4-2 (b)(2), adopted January 29, 1998, effective July I, 1998.
we have already contacted co begin co work with us in this quest has said "yes". If yOll ate nOt called individually, call us and volunteer. There is a place for everyone on the train. The Arkansas Bar Association has been honored with a grant of $5,000.00 from LEXIS Publishing and Lawyers for One
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7. Two Miscellaneous Observations to Keep You from Falling into a Pit: The Supreme Court Clerk can, by telephone. extend the due date for fUing a brief by seven days, provided no
wriuen motion for extension has previously been filed. The Clerk cannot extend the deadline for filing the record on appeal.
If you want to argue oraJly, you must request oral argument in writing in a letter separate from the briefs or a cover letter tendering briefs. The (ecrer must
be filed with the Clerk at the same time as your brief. Within 15 days afrer the letter requesting oral argumem, counsel must send a Icncr to the clerk stating dates when they are unavailable. Supreme Court Rule 5-1 (a). It might be dangerous to rely on anomer party's request for oral argument because that party could withdraw the request after the time has expired for you to make a request for oral argumenr.oOo
America co assist us in the work of our diversity commission. Only seven such awards have been made this year throughout the entire United States. How proud we are [Q have received this recognition and gift. We dedicate our efforts this year and in the years to come to protect the promise ... "and justice for
all... Patchwork homemade quilts are my favorites. I don't care much for the new high-tech blankets. I like white buck shoes. the music of Nat King Colc. homemade biscuits with sorghum, Souchern-fried everything, and family cook-outs. I am a little old-fashioned. Someone said I probably would prefer to have practiced long ago when lawyers wore wigs and robes. I don't know about the wigs. but I think the robes might have been prerty nifty. Chief Justice Arnold, Don and Judith, do you suppose we could .... no, I guess not. Thanks for granting me the opportunity to serve you. Allow me in this closing moment to say "Thank You" to Bucky and Anita Jones for their service on behalf of the lawyers of Arkansas. What a pleasure it has been for Rebecca and me to spend time with this very special couple during the past year. Please take an opportunity to express your appreciation to them and also to Chris Barrier. our past Chair of the Executive Council, for the time they have devoted to our Association. There is much to be done and much for which we can be very proud. Right now. .. at this time and in this place ... it is an honor to be a member of this noble profession.o)
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