Opinion ID: 1564079
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Heading: Did the trial court err in entering a summary judgment in favor of FedEx on Gracie's negligence claim?

Text: Gracie argues in her brief to this Court that defendant FedEx is negligent even if the FedEx truck was lawfully parked. (Gracie's brief at 25.) However, Gracie cites no authority in support of this assertion. See Rule 28(a)(10), Ala. R.App. P. The purpose of Rule 28, Ala. R.App. P., outlining the requirements for appellate briefs, is to conserve the time and energy of the appellate court and to advise the opposing party of the points he or she is obligated to make. United States v. Levy, 391 F.3d 1327 (11th Cir. 2004) (discussing the rule that issues not briefed are waived and Rule 28, Fed. R.App. P., which sets out the requirements for appellate briefs in the federal courts). Rule 28(a)(10), Ala. R.App. P., provides that the argument section of the appellant's brief shall set out `the contentions of the appellant/petitioner with respect to the issues presented, and the reasons therefor, with citations to the cases, statutes, other authorities, and parts of the record relied on.' Additionally, `[i]t is not the function of this Court to do a party's legal research or to make and address legal arguments for a party based on undelineated general propositions not supported by sufficient authority or argument.' Butler v. Town of Argo, 871 So.2d 1, 20 (Ala. 2003) (quoting Dykes v. Lane Trucking, Inc., 652 So.2d 248, 251 (Ala.1994)). Ex parte Borden, [Ms. 1050042, August 17, 2007] ___ So.3d ___, ___ (Ala.2007). Because Gracie has not complied with Rule 28(a)(10), we do not consider this issue.