“There is an unwritten rule of all good writing and particularly legal writing: never use words, such as dithyramb, that will undoubtedly compel your target audience (the judge) to drop what he/she is reading in order to get a dictionary.”
I admit I was underwhelmed by the writing. I would be more persuaded by:
1. The rule is A
2. They say the rule is B, but it is not, because C.
3. Not only are they breaking Rule A, but what they are up to is wrong because it prevents us from reviewing evidence and making a defense.
4. Therefore we request an order telling them to do A.
How ever consider the usage of pettifogger.
The usage was to justifiably ridicule the prosecution
Noun
pettifogger (plural pettifoggers)
Someone who quibbles over trivia, and raises petty, annoying objections and sophistry.
An unscrupulous or unethical lawyer, especially one of lesser skill.