For example, the associated press ap stylebook is a guide specific for news media and journalists while the chicago manual of style cms is used by many book publishers and writers. It is a composite of those contained in the bluebook and the alwd guide to. Citing cases bluebook guide guides at georgetown law. Keep in mind the typeface differences between academic documents and non academic legal documents. For example, you can find the requirements of brief and motion submission for oklahoma county on the countys site. State abbreviations bb alwd ib state abbreviations 1. To cite a city or county, cite it the way it appears on the title. Judge posner, the blue book, and arkansas citation resources.
The choice between a and an is determined by the sound of the first letter in the abbreviation. Similarly, the rules would be cited as the rules and not as the statutory version thereof. Citing cases bluebook rules dulaneybrowne library at. Popular names for cases for example, the central park jogger case may be used. Where the rules conflict, you should follow the greenbook when citing texas authorities.
Tennessee blue book the tennessee blue book serves as a manual of useful information on our state and government, both past and present. Citing case law sample bluebook citations libguides at. Mar 02, 2020 the term blue book value refers to the value of a vehicle by a guide known as the kelley blue book. It contains information on the makeup of tennessee state government, state history, national and state constitutions, most recent election results, and census data. Abbreviations of geographical terms, periodicals, publishing terms etc.
However, the following are rules and examples for other types of legal documents that many firstyear law students may need to cite in addition to cases and statutes. For non north carolina cases especially, its a good idea to verify that an author has used the correct abbreviation. Ballot information booklet blue book colorado general. Outlines the basic structure of legal citations, including cases law, statutes, and administrative rules and regulations. Do not abbreviate united states if that is the partys whole name. The style manual used by the new york state law reporting bureau.
Hat tip to eva resnicow, aka editrix lex, who brought this bluebook change to my attention since the eighteenth edition, the bluebook has included internal quotation marks omitted among the parenthetical expressions listed in rule 5. Make sure to convert the citation into the bluebook required format. If your judge or court has not stated a preference for the citation style of the california style manual, you may default to the bluebook citation style. Set out below is a table of words and their abbreviations with links to examples. While the manual addresses citation for various sources, below is a brief explanation of the exceptions and expansions that pertain to case. Setting forth the proper citation form for each state is beyond the scope of this article. The first nine rules of the bluebook are general rules covering such topics are introductory signals, quotations, and citations to subparts such as sections, paragraphs, or pages. Uniform civil rules of circuit and county court practice table of rules 1. It is not intended to be a comprehensive discussion of citation rules. The term dates back to the 15th century, when large blue velvetcovered books were used for recordkeeping by the parliament of the united kingdom. The analysis may also include any other information that will help voters understand the purpose and effect of a measure. Use a before a consonant sound for example, a cbc documentary or a u. The precise format of a case citation depends on a number of factors, including the jurisdiction, court, and type of case.
General rules covering structure and use of citations rule 1, typefaces rule 2, subdivisions rule 3, short forms rule 4, quotations rule 5, and capitalization rule 8. Undoubtedly, table 6 abbreviations for case names has become ridiculous, and the interaction between rules 16. Abbreviations and howtos supreme court abbreviations search this guide search. Below are some notable features from the greenbook about texas citations. Abbreviations bluebooking tips and resources libguides. The tennessee blue book serves as a manual of useful information on our state and government, both past and present. This is a proposed citation style to adapt the bluebook to the unique needs of wikipedia. Rather than supplanting the bluebook, the greenbook supplements it with regards to citation issues that are unique to texas. The shortened form of the case name is usually the name of the first nongovernmental party for example, krom for people v krom and albouyeh for albouyeh v county of suffolk. The bluebook proscribes rules for the citation of foreign legal materials. The bluepages tables are the goto for initial citation formation, and includes abbreviations for words commonly found in court documents and jurisdictionspecific citation rules. Federal rules of appellate procedure federal rules of civil procedure. For example, the abbreviation for the district of wyoming is. If you encounter a situation that is not covered in this guide, make sure to check the bluebook for more detail.
There is a bankruptcy court for every united states district court. In addition, abbreviate any state or smaller geographic unit included in a. The blue book of grammar and punctuation leans towards usage rules in cms along with other authoritative texts and does not attempt to. Bartletts dictionary of americanisms defines the term blue book as a printed book containing the names of all persons holding office under the government of the united states. Introduction there is no one prevailing source for citation of legal authorities in documents filed in new york courts. Accepted abbreviations for legal materials may be found in various publications, such as. These court specific rules can usually be found on the courts website. The oregon blue book is the official state fact book about all levels of government in oregon. Unfortunately, theres no simple trick to memorizing all the rules but over time youll get a feel for what looks right. Generally, there are no spaces between unilateral capitals, which are single letter or numerical abbreviations, such as 2d or s. These tables give the various abbreviations for the u. The oxford english dictionary first records such a usage in 1633. The light abbreviation system is used for case names appearing in the grammatical part of textual sentences and in complete sentences in footnotes. These are the rules you will be using in your first year.
A b c d e f gh i jk l m n o p qr s t u vwxyz show all. Law school bluebook basics one of the books that all 1l law students are required to purchase is the bluebook. It directs that some 144 words that may appear in a business, nonprofit, or public entitys name be abbreviated and prescribes the abbreviation to be used for each. The bluebook and alwd citation manual the bluebook takes an aggressive approach to further party name reduction. Practitioners notes blue pages in front rules white pages in middle tables and abbreviations blue pages in back index white pages in back you must cite to supporting authority when. The abbreviation for a bankruptcy court is the same as for the district court with bankr. First, the indigo book is given to you free of charge. Youll find the tables at the very back of the bluebook, just before the index. The indigo book offers a couple of important advantages to users, compared with the bluebook. Additionally, it specifies for editors the format and typographical standards for the reports.
Find out what is the most common shorthand of county on abbreviations. Though his article criticizes many aspects of the blue book its size, for example, he is particularly critical of its system of abbreviation. The style manual provides a guide for opinion writers and editors in five primary areas. Considering that the uniform system of citation has become a basic piece of infrastructure for. It also updates the superior court guide to the delaware rules of legal citation adopted in july 1997.
However, the basic format of a case citation is as follows. Bluebook rule 10 covers how cases should be cited in legal documents. The bluepages and whitepages sketch out rules to follow, and leave it to the tables to fill in the details. Thus, the abbreviation for the bankrupty court of the district of wyoming is. If there are more than one parties, list only the first party. Free in two different ways that are equally important.
If you are writing a brief or memo, look at the blue pages, rule b10 or apply the citation rules of the jurisdiction. This type of proceeding occurs when one party is suing on behalf of another. Some courts do not follow bluebook citation form, so it is critical that you always check the local rules. Smith, attorney general for the state of mississippi, for the use of jane p. Rules 1021 are specific rules because they cover citation issues related to specific types of authority, jurisdictions, or. The blue book received its name not from the color of its cover but rather by definition of content. So when law clerks read your brief and see lots of bluebook mistakes, they.
Find out what is the most common shorthand of county on. Abbreviations longer than a single letter, such as supp. Bluebook abbreviation for the federal register 42928 page number july 28, 2006 date of federal register issue code of federal regulations c. Guidelines for using abbreviations in formal writing. Includes introduction to basic legal citation for practitioners and rules b1b21. It is a composite of those contained in the bluebook and the alwd guide to legal citation. The indigo book, being limited in purpose to prying the citation system codified in the bluebook out of its proprietary wrapper, takes precisely the same position. The bluebook contains rules that prescribe how to cite a variety of legal documents. Deciding court, jurisdiction date of decision united states v. Sep 06, 2019 the citation information for the california code of regulations is shown at the top of the screen on both lexis and westlaw. The webs largest and most authoritative acronyms and abbreviations resource. Set out below is a table of words and their abbreviations with links to. Subsequent references to a case in running text or within parentheses may use a shortened case name. The bluebook is the most commonly used system for legal citations in the united states, especially for legal scholarship, but also with modifications by local rules in judicial opinions and party briefs this proposal covers citations to united states legal materialsu.
Ballot information booklet blue book the analysis must include a summary of the measure, the major arguments both for and against the measure, and a brief fiscal assessment of the measure. However, appendix b to the appellate rules requires citations to conform to. Case name abbreviations table 6 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z. There are too many rules for this introductory guide to cover. A professional system of citation provide that case citations in documents submitted to state courts must conform with the local rules. The style manual used by the new york state law reporting. Where the bluepages and local court rules are silent regarding the citation of a particular document, you may use the other rules in the bluebook, referred to as the whitepages, to supplement the bluepages.
The guide not only lists the value of new vehicles, but it also lists used car values. Use an before a vowel sound an abc documentary or an mri. Any information about state and court that is clear from the reporter name should be deleted from the parenthetica l. Search the blue book online and you will find over 800,000 company listings. A blue book or bluebook is an almanac, buyers guide or other compilation of statistics and information.
Jun 08, 2011 undoubtedly, table 6 abbreviations for case names has become ridiculous, and the interaction between rules 16. The bluebook has two different systems for abbreviating. This book is a reference guide that, believe it or not, will be just about the only book you take from law school into your practice as a lawyer. The back inside cover is a quick way to find examples of. School of government legal citation and style guide. Both the style manual and new york rules cite the bluebook as a source of general rules on citation. The citation information for the california code of regulations is shown at the top of the screen on both lexis and westlaw.
Industry source of regional, categorized construction information and is available in print and online. The rules cited in table bt2 therefore result in no actual changes from the bluebook rules. University of chicago manual of legal citation the maroon book sources for abbreviations. Although it is intended to highlight the bluebook, and not substitute for it, we hope this guide provides a convenient, delawarespecific. That is the bluebook rule addressing the broader question of how to signal any number of alterations a writer might. Using indefinite articles before abbreviations, acronyms, and initialisms. Some basics on bluebooking with a focus on maryland rules this is a quick guide to citing maryland cases and statutes, based on bluebook rules 10 and 12. Jurisdictional abbreviations are found in bluebook table 1. These rules are general because they can apply in any given citation. The bluebook is the most commonly used system for legal citations in the united states, especially for legal scholarship, but also with modifications by local rules in judicial opinions and party briefs. Abbreviate the listed words wherever they appear in a partys name that is part of a citation. In defense of the bluebook justia law blog june 8, 2011. This list includes only the abbreviations for the states supreme court or court of last resort.
First published in 1853 as a manual for legislators, the blue book has evolved into a useful tool for the states residents, as well as a historical record of wisconsin state government. The official website of the oregon secretary of state. Published since 1911, it is produced by the oregon state archives, a division of the secretary of states office. To cite a city or county, cite it the way it appears on. Both lexis and westlaw use an abbreviated format the mimics the format for the code of federal regulations. Most citation in the greebook follows bluebook style.
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