ABSTRACT
A skeleton argument is intended to identify both for the parties and the Court those points which are, and are not, in issue and the nature of the argument in relation to those points that are in issue. It is not a substitute for oral argument. Skeleton arguments must therefore make clear what is sought; have regard to the list of common Ground and Issues; be in numbered paragraphs and state the name of the advocate(s) who prepared them; avoid arguing the case at length; be prepared in a format which is easily legible - no skeleton should be served in a font smaller than 12 point and with line spacing of less than 1.5; and comply with the limits on length to be found in this Guide or as ordered.
