Chapter 4
Legal Structure of a Text
Introduction
Model for Organising Law
Model for Forming Law
Model for Using Law
Model for Litigation
Issues of Facts
Issues of Law
Issues of Discretion
Model for Transactions
What appears to be a meaningless and sloppy use of language may in fact
be a perfectly correct use of language to express meaningless and sloppy
ideas.
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Introduction
To commence it is necessary to restate the basic model for the structure of a
text that was proposed in the last chapter. This structure involves working at
six levels. These are:
Level
Task
1 Words
Choose the right words. Use words in their correct
sense.
2 Sentences
Write proper sentences. To do this it is necessary to
observe the rules of grammar and syntax.
3 Linking
Sentences
Link sentences properly. Ensure that each sentence
flows from the one before it.
4 Paragraphs
Form paragraphs. Gather sentences into paragraphs
5 Linking
Paragraphs
Link paragraphs. Ensure that each paragraph flows
from the one before it.
6 Overall Structure
Create an overall structure so that the text flows
coherently.
Figure 4.1 Model for Writing
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Gowers (1967), citing an anonymous diplomat. On this logic, all writing is
clear; what we take to be bad writing is really clear communication of muddled
thoughts.
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