2) What is the act of thought by which from two given premises is reached a third premise? Argumentum a contrario Syllogism Analogy Direct reference Indirect reference 3) Which of the following regarding application of legal rules is incorrect? In argumentum a contrario, an argument is derived from the opposite meaning. Analogy is especially applicable in criminal law. In order to resolve a legal controversy,one of the first things to do is to determine the applicable legal rules. All legal cases are evidentially based on certain facts for which evidence must be brought. The final step of applying legal rules is the judgment by the court.