Always consult the bluebook for additional information on correct citation format important. Here is an example of a parallel citation to a supreme court of nebraska case in both the nebraska reports and the north western reporter 2d. The two major instances in which a parallel citation may be needed are. Consult your state courts local rules to find out whether the parallel citation is necessary.
Parallel citations are used when the same case is printed in two or more different reporters. It directs the reader to a second place where the case has been published. Complicated variations are not shown in these samples. The bluebook requires citation only to the official report supreme court opinions are also published in three unofficial reporters. Essentially, the parallel citation is an alternate citation to the same case. Everything you wanted to know that the bluebook does not tell. Here is an example of citation to a supreme court of nebraska case in the north western reporter 2d. The following information regarding the bluebook citation format is an. Legal research legal citations the parallel citation. Were here to help you unravel what a parallel citation is, and when to use one.
The samples in this section cover basic citation format for case law. State courts bluebook guide guides at georgetown law. Citing cases bluebook rules dulaneybrowne library at. Citing case law sample bluebook citations libguides at. Note that if the state or court is clear from the official reporter title, omit it from the date parenthetical. Example of parallel citations legal citations research. The supreme court of the united states is the only federal court to officially report its cases. Bluebook rule 10 covers how cases should be cited in legal documents. In choosing which reporter to cite to, the bluebooks table 1. The bluebook requires citation to printed material provided it is available, unless there is an authenticated, official, or exact digital copy of the printed sources. In this example, the deciding court is not listed in the parenthetical information. The second half of the second citation example lists the regional reporter citation as a parallel citation. Some courts and professors require you to provide parallel citations to multiple reporters. This page will give you a basic overview on citing cases using bluebook format.
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