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Chapter 13Meritorious claims and candor to the tribunal

The merits gate; candor to the court

8 sections

The merits gate (Rules 3.1–3.2)

  1. 13.1.1Meritorious claims and contentions (Rule 3.1)
  2. 13.1.2Expediting litigation (Rule 3.2)

Candor — the no-lies-to-courts rule (Rule 3.3)

  1. 13.2Candor — the no-lies-to-courts rule (Rule 3.3)
  2. 13.2.1False statements of fact or law (Rule 3.3(a)(1))
  3. 13.2.2Adverse controlling authority (Rule 3.3(a)(2))
  4. 13.2.3False evidence and the three-step remedial protocol (Rule 3.3(a)(3))
  5. 13.2.4Criminal defendant's perjury (Rule 3.3 — constitutional overlay)
  6. 13.2.5Corruption of proceedings and ex parte duty (Rule 3.3(b), (d))
Start with 13.1.1Meritorious claims and contentions (Rule 3.1)
Chapter 13 · Meritorious claims and candor to the tribunal · Open Bar Review