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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
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Hello! Which sentence sounds/looks better?
In accordance with the Law, the time period of 30 days shall be determined for the defendant, John XXXX, for submitting explanations counting from the day when the statement of claim was served on the defendant by the competent authority of Ireland.
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In accordance with the Law, the time period of 30 days for submitting explanations shall be determined for the defendant, John XXXX, counting from the day when the statement of claim was served on the defendant by the competent authority of Ireland.
Thank you a lot!
In accordance with the Law, the time period of 30 days shall be determined for the defendant, John XXXX, for submitting explanations counting from the day when the statement of claim was served on the defendant by the competent authority of Ireland.
or
In accordance with the Law, the time period of 30 days for submitting explanations shall be determined for the defendant, John XXXX, counting from the day when the statement of claim was served on the defendant by the competent authority of Ireland.
Thank you a lot!
Top answer
I would * keep together related items, and * ensure the less important and the contextual things are dealt with first so that they provide a context to the reader for whatever significant details follow:- In accordance with the Law, there shall be determined for the defendant, John XXXX, the time period of 30 days for submitting explanations, counting from the day when the statement of claim was served on the defendant by the competent authority of Ireland. ie Context (Law, John)... Significant Detail (30 days)...
- I would * keep together related items, and * ensure the less important and the contextual things are dealt with first so that they provide a context to the reader for whatever significant details follow:- In accordance with the Law, there shall be determined for the defendant, John XXXX, the time period of 30 days for submitting explanations, counting from the day when the statement of claim was served on the defendant by the competent authority of Ireland.
- ie Context (Law, John)...
- Significant Detail (30 days)...
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I would
* keep together related items, and
* ensure the less important and the contextual things are dealt with first so that they provide a context to the reader for whatever significant details follow:-
In accordance with the Law, there shall be determined for the defendant, John XXXX, the time period of 30 days for submitting explanations, counting from the day when the stateme
* keep together related items, and
* ensure the less important and the contextual things are dealt with first so that they provide a context to the reader for whatever significant details follow:-
In accordance with the Law, there shall be determined for the defendant, John XXXX, the time period of 30 days for submitting explanations, counting from the day when the stateme
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