Find out what is the most common shorthand of county on. In addition, abbreviate any state or smaller geographic unit included in a. Additionally, it specifies for editors the format and typographical standards for the reports. First, the indigo book is given to you free of charge. Bluebook rule 10 covers how cases should be cited in legal documents. 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 guide not only lists the value of new vehicles, but it also lists used car values. These court specific rules can usually be found on the courts website. State abbreviations bb alwd ib state abbreviations 1. Set out below is a table of words and their abbreviations with links to examples. 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.
Find out what is the most common shorthand of county on abbreviations. 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. Generally, there are no spaces between unilateral capitals, which are single letter or numerical abbreviations, such as 2d or s. This is a proposed citation style to adapt the bluebook to the unique needs of wikipedia. Accepted abbreviations for legal materials may be found in various publications, such as. 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. These tables give the various abbreviations for the u.
Industry source of regional, categorized construction information and is available in print and online. Introduction there is no one prevailing source for citation of legal authorities in documents filed in new york courts. The bluebook proscribes rules for the citation of foreign legal materials. 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. The style manual used by the new york state law reporting bureau. University of chicago manual of legal citation the maroon book sources for abbreviations. 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. The analysis may also include any other information that will help voters understand the purpose and effect of a measure. 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. Youll find the tables at the very back of the bluebook, just before the index. Deciding court, jurisdiction date of decision united states v. 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. 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.
Jun 08, 2011 undoubtedly, table 6 abbreviations for case names has become ridiculous, and the interaction between rules 16. While the manual addresses citation for various sources, below is a brief explanation of the exceptions and expansions that pertain to case. Any information about state and court that is clear from the reporter name should be deleted from the parenthetica l. Below are some notable features from the greenbook about texas citations. The blue book received its name not from the color of its cover but rather by definition of content. The webs largest and most authoritative acronyms and abbreviations resource. Outlines the basic structure of legal citations, including cases law, statutes, and administrative rules and regulations.
The bluepages tables are the goto for initial citation formation, and includes abbreviations for words commonly found in court documents and jurisdictionspecific citation rules. This list includes only the abbreviations for the states supreme court or court of last resort. These rules are general because they can apply in any given citation. Abbreviations longer than a single letter, such as supp. The bluebook has two different systems for abbreviating. 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 type of proceeding occurs when one party is suing on behalf of another. Popular names for cases for example, the central park jogger case may be used. 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. The bluebook contains rules that prescribe how to cite a variety of legal documents. It is not intended to be a comprehensive discussion of citation rules. For example, the abbreviation for the district of wyoming is. Citing cases bluebook rules dulaneybrowne library at.
To cite a city or county, cite it the way it appears on the title. The oxford english dictionary first records such a usage in 1633. 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. Keep in mind the typeface differences between academic documents and non academic legal documents. The citation information for the california code of regulations is shown at the top of the screen on both lexis and westlaw. Published since 1911, it is produced by the oregon state archives, a division of the secretary of states office. The oregon blue book is the official state fact book about all levels of government in oregon. Uniform civil rules of circuit and county court practice table of rules 1.
It contains information on the makeup of tennessee state government, state history, national and state constitutions, most recent election results, and census data. Although it is intended to highlight the bluebook, and not substitute for it, we hope this guide provides a convenient, delawarespecific. 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. Though his article criticizes many aspects of the blue book its size, for example, he is particularly critical of its system of abbreviation. Subsequent references to a case in running text or within parentheses may use a shortened case name. Abbreviate the listed words wherever they appear in a partys name that is part of a citation. The abbreviation for a bankruptcy court is the same as for the district court with bankr. Judge posner, the blue book, and arkansas citation resources. Citing case law sample bluebook citations libguides at. It is a composite of those contained in the bluebook and the alwd guide to legal citation. 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. For non north carolina cases especially, its a good idea to verify that an author has used the correct abbreviation. These are the rules you will be using in your first year.
Rather than supplanting the bluebook, the greenbook supplements it with regards to citation issues that are unique to texas. Guidelines for using abbreviations in formal writing. Set out below is a table of words and their abbreviations with links to. The tennessee blue book serves as a manual of useful information on our state and government, both past and present. Undoubtedly, table 6 abbreviations for case names has become ridiculous, and the interaction between rules 16. If you are writing a brief or memo, look at the blue pages, rule b10 or apply the citation rules of the jurisdiction.
Setting forth the proper citation form for each state is beyond the scope of this article. The blue book of grammar and punctuation leans towards usage rules in cms along with other authoritative texts and does not attempt to. Unfortunately, theres no simple trick to memorizing all the rules but over time youll get a feel for what looks right. Free in two different ways that are equally important. Abbreviations bluebooking tips and resources libguides. However, the basic format of a case citation is as follows. The rules cited in table bt2 therefore result in no actual changes from the bluebook rules. The style manual used by the new york state law reporting.
However, appendix b to the appellate rules requires citations to conform to. Abbreviations and howtos supreme court abbreviations search this guide search. 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. Both the style manual and new york rules cite the bluebook as a source of general rules on citation. Abbreviations of geographical terms, periodicals, publishing terms etc. The bluebook and alwd citation manual the bluebook takes an aggressive approach to further party name reduction. Using indefinite articles before abbreviations, acronyms, and initialisms. The precise format of a case citation depends on a number of factors, including the jurisdiction, court, and type of case. Thus, the abbreviation for the bankrupty court of the district of wyoming is. Make sure to convert the citation into the bluebook required format. Bluebook abbreviation for the federal register 42928 page number july 28, 2006 date of federal register issue code of federal regulations c. Federal rules of appellate procedure federal rules of civil procedure. Tennessee blue book the tennessee blue book serves as a manual of useful information on our state and government, both past and present.
The light abbreviation system is used for case names appearing in the grammatical part of textual sentences and in complete sentences in footnotes. The back inside cover is a quick way to find examples of. The indigo book offers a couple of important advantages to users, compared with the bluebook. Law school bluebook basics one of the books that all 1l law students are required to purchase is the bluebook. Smith, attorney general for the state of mississippi, for the use of jane p. In defense of the bluebook justia law blog june 8, 2011. Most citation in the greebook follows bluebook style. The official website of the oregon secretary of state. Citing cases bluebook guide guides at georgetown law.
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. That is the bluebook rule addressing the broader question of how to signal any number of alterations a writer might. Jurisdictional abbreviations are found in bluebook table 1. It is a composite of those contained in the bluebook and the alwd guide to. Ballot information booklet blue book colorado general. Some courts do not follow bluebook citation form, so it is critical that you always check the local rules. Where the rules conflict, you should follow the greenbook when citing texas authorities.
Do not abbreviate united states if that is the partys whole name. 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. Use an before a vowel sound an abc documentary or an mri. Use a before a consonant sound for example, a cbc documentary or a u. If you encounter a situation that is not covered in this guide, make sure to check the bluebook for more detail. So when law clerks read your brief and see lots of bluebook mistakes, they. Considering that the uniform system of citation has become a basic piece of infrastructure for. 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. 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. Search the blue book online and you will find over 800,000 company listings. The style manual provides a guide for opinion writers and editors in five primary areas.
Mar 02, 2020 the term blue book value refers to the value of a vehicle by a guide known as the kelley blue book. There is a bankruptcy court for every united states district court. Similarly, the rules would be cited as the rules and not as the statutory version thereof. Both lexis and westlaw use an abbreviated format the mimics the format for the code of federal regulations. The choice between a and an is determined by the sound of the first letter in the abbreviation. For example, you can find the requirements of brief and motion submission for oklahoma county on the countys site.