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In this paper, the author describes a dialogical approach tolegal argumentation from the perspective of argumentationtheory. In a pragma-dialectical approach of legalargumentation, the argumentation is considered to be part of acritical discussion aimed at the rational resolution of thedispute. The author describes how a pragma-dialecticalanalysis and evaluation of legal argumentation can be carriedout.
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Feteris, E.T. A dialogical theory of legal discussions:Pragma-dialectical analysis and evaluation of legalargumentation. Artificial Intelligence and Law 8, 115–135 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1008344203269
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