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9 Corporate Disclosure Statement
9 Table of Contents
9 Jurisdictional Statement, with (a) basis for subject matter jurisdiction; (b) basis for the
court of appeals’ jurisdiction; (c) filing dates establishing the timeliness of the appeal;
and (d) assertion that appeal is from a final order or judgment
9 Statement of the Issues
9 Statement of the Case
9 Statement of the Facts Relevant to the Issues
9 Summary of the Argument
9 The Argument, with (a) the appellant’s contentions and reasons for them, with citations;
and (b) a concise statement of the applicable standard of review
9 Conclusion
9 Certificate of Compliance

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