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This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1922. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... INDEX ACCOUNTING cases to referees, 356 "Act of Writing"; glance at, qualifies witness, 188, 363, 364 Advocacy; abuses of, 226 credulity and, 36, 42, 258 character aids, 241 danger and weaknesses of, 36, 63, 77, 230, 260, 262, 444 ethics of, 160, 231 excess of, enemy of persuasion, 228 excuses and ridiculous theories in, 375 history and importance of, 223, 224 insincerity of, 36, 160, 225, 230, 260, 329, 345 not in harmony with scientific spirit, 375 personality in, 109, 235, 244, 444 progress of, 5, 315, 319, 326, 377 shocking, cruel, low tone of, 226, 227 tact and skill in, 111, 230 unwise zeal of, 230, 231 weakened by demand upon belief, 111 Advocate; see Attorney Affectation; enemy of persuasion, 110, 249, 250 Alabama citation, 124 Almanacs; facts in, 19 American Bar Association; Report of Committee of, 437 number of members, 233 Amount of proof necessary, 38 Anarchy and reform, 50 Ancient procedure, 118, 304, 305, 312, 326 "and"; definitions of, 309, 310. Anonymous letters, 2, 283-298 analysis of language in, 294 graphology and, 287 insanity in, 290 nationality and, 288 obtaining standards, 43 Arbitration, Court of, 343 Argument; see Language advocate's distinctive act, 446 aided by character, 76, 241 assertions not proof, 110, 258, 451 at crucial time, 72, 116, 120, 132, 444 based on knowledge of facts, 9, 10, 11, 117, 125, 452 bitter and brutal, 263, 458, 459 delay in, often fatal, 444 effective argument, basis of, 451, 452 fairness in, 261, 452 final, 444-469 for court and jury, 72, 124 giving reasons is, 118 il'uminating, 116, 125 incidental, 72, 114, 117, 120, 125, 132. 444 "inspiration" and, 447 Argument--continued levity in, 453 lung power and, 254 necessity for, 114, 446 now and then persuades jury, 262, 444 opportune, 116 on objections, 72 outlines...
