Writing Samples

© 2009 Erika Abner

Original:

The following cases may be helpful in advancing an argument for the reduction

of damages based on a contingency.

Revised:

These cases support our argument to reduce damages based on a contingency.

Original:

The analysis in Boyd v. International Utility Structures Inc. is illustrative of the

approach taken by courts to hybrid lending transactions containing features of

both debt and equity.

Revised:

Boyd illustrates the courts approach to hybrid (debt and equity) lending

transactions.