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Lawyers often talk about ‘arguments in the alternative’. It is one of those useful bits of jargon that, as well as being a handy shorthand, reveals a way of thinking about a case.
An argument in the alternative is one in the form: A is true, but if A is not true then B is true. This is not nearly as complicated as it sounds. For example:
Most legal documents are written with numbered paragraphs. For example:
- Mr Smith worked for Grindles Ltd as an assembler. He was employed between 21st September 1998 and 3rd December 2007.
- In September 2007 Mr Smith began experiencing difficulties with his left leg, which affected his mobility. His GP diagnosed him with early onset arthritis and referred him to a specialist consultation, Dr Hobbs.