A summary of arguments and cases filed by counsel in an appellate court; called in Pennsylvania a paper book:not, as in England, a memorandum of instructions for counsel.
1821. I do not think much of the legal acquirements of that man who, after being furnished with the briefs of counsel, and picking the brains of the bar, is able to tack together as much law as will make a good opinion.Corr., The American, New York, Aug. 22, p. 2/3.