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§ 2-600. How to Cite Court Rules
– Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6).
– Fed. R. Crim. P. 7(b).
– Haw. Fam. Ct. R. 106.
– N.J. Ct. R. 3:8-3.
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§ 2-600 Examples
Principle: Rules of evidence or procedure are cited by name of the set of rules (beginning
with the jurisdiction) and the rule number. The name is abbreviated. According to The
Bluebook, the current edition of the ALWD Citation Manual, and widespread practice, no date
need be included so long as the citation's reference is to the rule currently in effect.
§ 2-700. How to Cite Books
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The relevant citation principles follow; section 3-700 provides basic examples.
§ 2-710. Book Citations – Most Common Form [BB|ALWD]
§ 2-710(a) Examples
– 2 Calvin W. Corman, Limitation of Actions § 12.3 (1991).
– Henry Julian Abraham, Justices, Presidents, and Senators 290-95 (5th ed. 2008).
Principle: A standard book citation consists of the following elements (in order):
Element (a) - The volume number (if it is a multi-volume work)
¡But see § 2-715(1)!
§ 2-710(b) Examples
– 2 Calvin W. Corman, Limitation of Actions § 12.3 (1991).
– Henry Julian Abraham, Justices, Presidents, and Senators 290-95 (5th ed. 2008).
– Wayne R. LaFave & Austin W. Scott, Criminal Law § 5.4 (2d ed. 1986).
– Eugene F. Scoles et al., Confict of Laws § 13.20, n.10 (5th ed. 2010).
Element (b) - The full name of the author(s) followed by a comma
• Works by more than two authors are cited using the first author's name and "et al."
unless the inclusion of the other authors' names is significant.
• Works by two authors are cited using both names separated by "&".
• Each author's full name should be given as it appears on the publication, but
omitting any appended titles or academic degrees, such as Prof. or Ph.D.
¡But see § 2-715(2)!
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