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LW citation question
Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 2:12 pm
by Venom
In memo citations, is it improper to cite to portions of the case that state the facts? Are we only suppose to cite to the court's holding/reasoning?
Re: LW citation question
Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 3:17 pm
by kalvano
Venom wrote:In memo citations, is it improper to cite to portions of the case that state the facts? Are we only suppose to cite to the court's holding/reasoning?
If you are referencing the case, you cite the case.
Re: LW citation question
Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 4:34 pm
by Venom
I am talking about citing specific lines of the opinion...
Re: LW citation question
Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 4:37 pm
by Richie Tenenbaum
Venom wrote:I am talking about citing specific lines of the opinion...
There is nothing wrong with citing any portion of an opinion. And yes, you should cite the facts. Just don't ever cite west law headnotes/summary or the syllabus in SCOTUS cases.