Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

preliminary statement

The introductory part of a brief or memorandum in support of a motion, in which the advocate summarizes the essence of what follows. ( In at least two jurisdictions, New York and New Jersey, the preliminary statement is a standard part of court papers. In many other jurisdictions, advocates do not routinely include it. But preliminary statements are typically allowed, even welcomed, though not required. preliminary warrant See WARRANT (1).