Mention the points which will cover a legal opinion.
CS Professional · Drafting, Pleadings and Appearances · PYQS · June 2021
Mention the points which will cover a legal opinion.
Answer & Explanation:
There is no form for a legal opinion prescribed by law or rule. In general a legal opinion will cover the following: Introductory matters, such as the date, identity of the opinion, and the purpose for which the opinion is given. A general or specific recitation of the documents and other factual and legal matters reviewed by the opinion giver, including various factual assumptions. The legal conclusions expressed in the opinion and any qualifications to the legal conclusions. Matters peculiar to the particular opinion, such as matter relative to opinions of local counsel in other jurisdictions and specific limitations. The person giving such legal opinion is desirable to use the usual disclaimers that the opinion is based on the facts and the documents that were supplied by the concerned person. The signature of the opinion giver.
Topics: Legal Opinion
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