The following writing tips apply to office memos:

A. Between the issue and the answer, you should give the reader the most information possible
B. Quote only the relevant portion of constitutions or statutes
C. The first time you refer to a case by name, give the full citation; after that, use a short-form citation
D. Usually there are the same number of issues as are answers
E. all of the above


Answer: E

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