The final substantive section of a factum is where a party sets
out the specific relief they seek in the proceeding. This section
typically is titled “Order Requested,” “Relief
Requested,” “Order Sought”, or “Relief
Sought.”
Many view this final substantive section as somewhat
boilerplate. However, parties should think carefully about what
they hope to get out of the proceeding and set it out precisely. If
a form of relief is not requested, it generally will not be
granted.
The specific relief to be requested will depend on the context
of the particular proceeding. Below, we set out a number of
considerations and guidelines for crafting the request for
relief.
Outcome of the Proceeding
