Question

1. What is the purpose of oral argument?
2. Why would an attorney waive the right to make oral argument?

Answer 1

Oral arguments helps in bringing our hidden facts about the case and also elaborates the details of the case so that the judgement can be derived from a clear case. Arguments are very important to make people understand the seriousness of a case and hence oral arguments must always be encouraged. However some attorneys avoid these oral arguments and prefer to waive them because of the pressure they might bring or that conflicts or misunderstandings might arise .. But oral arguments are very important and attorneys must encourage them instead of waiving them.