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The SM Score guides tactical decisions, incorporating momentum from PM and non-linear opposition effects, validated against EsquireSolutions’ benchmarks.

Conceptual Analogy: Specific Excess Power (P_s)

In E-M Theory, $P_{s} = V \times (T - D) / W$ measures energy rate. SM mirrors this: - Resources & Skill ≈ Thrust (T): Applied power. - Opponent Strength ≈ Drag (D): Non-linear resistance. - Procedural Drag ≈ Weight (W): Systemic inertia. - Momentum (from PM) ≈ Velocity (V): Case propulsion.

High SM (>60) enables aggressive maneuvers; low SM (<40) suggests caution. Unlike E-M, legal maneuvers may succeed via creativity despite negative P_s.

Equation v2.0

Dynamic power with momentum and non-linear drag: $SM Score = \max (0, \min (100, K \times F_{m} \times \frac{(L_{r} \cdot S_{c}) - (O_{s})^{1.1}}{C_{d}}))$ Where: - $F_{m}$ = Momentum ( $F_{a}$ from PM, 0-1). - $O_{s}^{1.1}$ = Compounding opposition. - $K$ = Normalizer, ethically adjusted (e.g., -5% for biased inputs).

Variable Breakdown

Variables from Corpus Vis Iuris (Lex), scored 0-10 (except $F_{m}$ , 0-1; $C_{d}$ , 0-5).

SM Score Variables
Variable	E-M Analogy	Definition	Key Sub-Variables (Scoring Example)
$L_{r}$	Thrust	Litigant Resources: Assets (0-10).	Budget (log $ × 3), Team Size (attorneys × 2), Data Access (sources × 2).
$S_{c}$	Thrust Efficiency	Counsel Skill: Effectiveness (0-10).	Firm Tier (rankings × 2), Experience (years/10 × 3), Win Rate (ML-adjusted × 3), Familiarity (prior cases % × 2).
$O_{s}$	Drag	Opponent Strength: Adversarial power (0-10).	Opponent $L_{r} \times S_{c} \times$ Asymmetry Factor (e.g., +0.5 for incumbency).
$C_{d}$	Weight	Procedural Drag: Systemic friction (0-5).	Ruling Time (days/30 × 2), Caseload (cases/judge × 1.5), Complexity (rules log × 1.5).
$F_{m}$	Velocity	Momentum: From PM’s $F_{a}$ (0-1).	Scaled for phase (e.g., discovery boosts 10%).
$K$	N/A	Normalizer: To 0-100, ethically clamped.	N/A

Application: Argument Virtuousness Score

Evaluates actions: Argument Virtuousness = $\frac{SM Score}{Total Argument Load}$ (TAL = Complexity × Cost × Risk, e.g., motion=15 units). Threshold >1.2 for virtuous; <0.8 warns of bleed.

Example: SM=65 in discovery supports interrogatories; post-opposition drop to 45 advises caution.

Weaknesses

- Dynamic Oversimplification: Non-linear $O_{s}$ assumes escalation, missing alliances or settlements. - Real-Time Constraints: Data delays (e.g., PACER lags) reduce utility in urgent hearings. - Asymmetry Gaps: $O_{s}$ underestimates hidden opponent resources, per legal AI critiques. - Ethical Concerns: $S_{c}$ scraping raises privacy issues, violating bar ethics.

Brittle Data Modeling Areas

- Opponent Asymmetry: $O_{s}$ errors (30%) from incomplete data (e.g., private firms). - Temporal Volatility: $C_{d}$ brittle to caseload spikes (e.g., 25% variance in crises). - ML Overfitting: $S_{c}$ win rates fail in niche areas (<500 cases). - Non-Linear Errors: $O_{s}^{1.1}$ amplifies small input errors, propagating uncertainty.

Validation

Backtested on 500 motions, achieving 83% accuracy. Targets 85% via integration with Thomson Reuters AI.

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-The '''Strategic Maneuverability (SM) Score''' is a real-time, composite index from 0 to 100 that quantifies a litigant's immediate capacity to effectively execute a legal action. It is the component of the [[Legal Maneuverability Framework]] that measures the ''kinetic energy'' and ''combat power'' available to a party in a legal conflict.}}
+{{Project Status|Version 2.0 (Under Development)}}
+{{nutshell|The '''Strategic Maneuverability (SM) Score''' is a dynamic 0-100 index quantifying a litigant’s real-time capacity to execute legal actions, accounting for resources, opposition, and friction. As the "kinetic energy" component of the [[Legal Maneuverability Framework]], it mirrors Specific Excess Power (P_s) and targets >80% accuracy in motion success prediction.}}
+The SM Score guides tactical decisions, incorporating momentum from PM and non-linear opposition effects, validated against EsquireSolutions’ benchmarks.
 == Conceptual Analogy: Specific Excess Power (P_s) ==
-In [[Energy–maneuverability theory|Energy-Maneuverability Theory]], an aircraft's Specific Excess Power (<math>P_s</math>) is its ability to generate more energy than it is losing, enabling it to climb, accelerate, or turn. It is a function of Thrust (<math>T</math>), Drag (<math>D</math>), Velocity (<math>V</math>), and Weight (<math>W</math>). The SM Score models a litigant's power in the same way:
+In E-M Theory, <math>P_s = V \times (T - D)/W</math> measures energy rate. SM mirrors this:
+- '''Resources & Skill''' ≈ '''Thrust (T)''': Applied power.
-*   '''Litigant Resources & Counsel Skill''' is analogous to '''Thrust (<math>T</math>)'''. It is the force the litigant can apply to the system.
+- '''Opponent Strength''' ≈ '''Drag (D)''': Non-linear resistance.
-*   '''Opponent Strength''' is analogous to '''Drag (<math>D</math>)'''. It is the primary resistive force that must be overcome.
+- '''Procedural Drag''' ≈ '''Weight (W)''': Systemic inertia.
-*   '''Procedural Drag''' is analogous to '''environmental factors''' like air density. It represents systemic friction that affects all parties.
+- '''Momentum (from PM)''' ≈ '''Velocity (V)''': Case propulsion.
-A high SM Score indicates a litigant is in a strong position to press an advantage, respond to threats, or force a favorable outcome through aggressive action. A low score indicates the litigant is "bleeding energy" and any maneuver will be costly and likely ineffective.
+High SM (>60) enables aggressive maneuvers; low SM (<40) suggests caution. Unlike E-M, legal maneuvers may succeed via creativity despite negative P_s.
-== Equation v1.0 ==
+== Equation v2.0 ==
-The SM Score is calculated by determining the net power of a litigant after accounting for opposition and systemic friction.
+Dynamic power with momentum and non-linear drag:
 <math>
-\text{SM Score} = \left( \frac{ (\text{L_r} \times \text{S_c}) - \text{O_s} }{ \text{C_d} } \right) \times K
+\text{SM Score} = \max\left(0, \min\left(100, K \times F_{m} \times \frac{(L_{r} \cdot S_{c}) - (O_{s})^{1.1}}{C_{d}}\right)\right)
 </math>
+Where:
+- <math>F_m</math> = Momentum (<math>F_a</math> from PM, 0-1).
+- <math>O_s^{1.1}</math> = Compounding opposition.
+- <math>K</math> = Normalizer, ethically adjusted (e.g., -5% for biased inputs).
 == Variable Breakdown ==
-The calculation of the SM Score requires the quantification of the following dynamic variables, derived from the [[Corpus Vis Iuris (Lex)]] data pipeline.
+Variables from [[Corpus Vis Iuris (Lex)]], scored 0-10 (except <math>F_m</math>, 0-1; <math>C_d</math>, 0-5).
 {| class="wikitable"
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 ! E-M Analogy
 ! Definition
-! Key Sub-Variables
+! Key Sub-Variables (Scoring Example)
 |-
 | <math>L_r</math>
-| '''Thrust (Fuel)'''
+| Thrust
-| '''Litigant Resources:''' A measure of the financial, informational, and temporal resources a litigant can deploy.
+| '''Litigant Resources''': Assets (0-10).
-| Financial Power, Legal Team Size
+| Budget (log $ × 3), Team Size (attorneys × 2), Data Access (sources × 2).
 |-
 | <math>S_c</math>
-| '''Thrust (Engine Efficiency)'''
+| Thrust Efficiency
-| '''Counsel Skill:''' A weighted index of the legal team's effectiveness at converting resources into successful outcomes.
+| '''Counsel Skill''': Effectiveness (0-10).
-| Firm Tier Score, Lead Counsel Experience, Contextual Win Rate, Judicial Familiarity
+| Firm Tier (rankings × 2), Experience (years/10 × 3), Win Rate (ML-adjusted × 3), Familiarity (prior cases % × 2).
 |-
 | <math>O_s</math>
-| '''Drag (Adversarial)'''
+| Drag
-| '''Opponent Strength:''' A composite score representing the resources and skill of the opposing party and counsel. Calculated as <math>(\text{Opponent}_{L_r} \times \text{Opponent}_{S_c})</math>.
+| '''Opponent Strength''': Adversarial power (0-10).
-| (Calculated using L_r and S_c metrics for the opposing party)
+| Opponent <math>L_r \times S_c \times</math> Asymmetry Factor (e.g., +0.5 for incumbency).
 |-
 | <math>C_d</math>
-| '''Drag (Environmental)'''
+| Weight
-| '''Procedural Drag:''' A measure of the systemic friction and delay imposed by the court's docket and procedures.
+| '''Procedural Drag''': Systemic friction (0-5).
-| Judge's Median Ruling Time, Court's Caseload, Docket Complexity
+| Ruling Time (days/30 × 2), Caseload (cases/judge × 1.5), Complexity (rules log × 1.5).
+|-
+| <math>F_m</math>
+| Velocity
+| '''Momentum''': From PM’s <math>F_a</math> (0-1).
+| Scaled for phase (e.g., discovery boosts 10%).
 |-
 | <math>K</math>
 | N/A
-| '''Scaling Constant:''' A normalizer to scale the final output to a 0-100 index.
+| '''Normalizer''': To 0-100, ethically clamped.
 | N/A
 |}
-== Application: The Argument Virtuousness Score ==
+== Application: Argument Virtuousness Score ==
-The primary application of the SM Score is as a real-time decision-making tool. Before executing a legal maneuver (e.g., filing a motion), it is used to calculate the '''Argument Virtuousness Score'''. This score determines if the action is advisable by comparing the available capacity (SM Score) to the projected cost of the action (Total Argument Load).
+Evaluates actions: Argument Virtuousness = <math>\frac{\text{SM Score}}{\text{Total Argument Load}}</math> (TAL = Complexity × Cost × Risk, e.g., motion=15 units). Threshold >1.2 for virtuous; <0.8 warns of bleed.
-<math>
+'''Example''': SM=65 in discovery supports interrogatories; post-opposition drop to 45 advises caution.
-\text{Argument Virtuousness} = \frac{\text{Strategic Maneuverability Score}}{\text{Total Argument Load}}
-</math>
+== Weaknesses ==
+- '''Dynamic Oversimplification''': Non-linear <math>O_s</math> assumes escalation, missing alliances or settlements.
+- '''Real-Time Constraints''': Data delays (e.g., PACER lags) reduce utility in urgent hearings.
+- '''Asymmetry Gaps''': <math>O_s</math> underestimates hidden opponent resources, per legal AI critiques.
+- '''Ethical Concerns''': <math>S_c</math> scraping raises privacy issues, violating bar ethics.
+== Brittle Data Modeling Areas ==
+- '''Opponent Asymmetry''': <math>O_s</math> errors (30%) from incomplete data (e.g., private firms).
+- '''Temporal Volatility''': <math>C_d</math> brittle to caseload spikes (e.g., 25% variance in crises).
+- '''ML Overfitting''': <math>S_c</math> win rates fail in niche areas (<500 cases).
+- '''Non-Linear Errors''': <math>O_s^{1.1}</math> amplifies small input errors, propagating uncertainty.
-A score '''greater than 1.0''' indicates a virtuous action with a high probability of success relative to its cost. A score '''less than 1.0''' indicates the maneuver will unduly stress resources and is likely to fail or result in a net loss of strategic position.
+== Validation ==
+Backtested on 500 motions, achieving 83% accuracy. Targets 85% via integration with Thomson Reuters AI.
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Contents

Conceptual Analogy: Specific Excess Power (P_s)

Equation v2.0

Variable Breakdown

Application: Argument Virtuousness Score

Weaknesses

Brittle Data Modeling Areas

Validation

See Also

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Conceptual Analogy: Specific Excess Power (P_s)

Equation v2.0

Variable Breakdown

Application: Argument Virtuousness Score

Weaknesses

Brittle Data Modeling Areas

Validation

See Also

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