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SPM2800 Sport Ethics and Law: Citing Legal Sources

Legal Citations

Statutes in New Jersey are commonly cited in this manner:

N.J. S. A. 39:2-3.5

N.J. Stat. § 39:2-3.5

Cases in New Jersey are commonly cited in this manner: 

368 N.J. Super. 466 - New Jersey Superior Court Opinion 

163 N.J. 523 - New Jersey Supreme Court Decision

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Citation Formats

Most legal citations follow the The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation. http://www.law.cornell.edu/citation/index.htm

Cornell University's Legal Information Institute provides many citation examples. A copy of The Bluebook is also available at the the reference desk at Cheng Library.

Federal Citations

Federal Statutes are commonly cited in this manner: 

29 USCS § 2611

42 U.S.C.A.2000e

Federal cases are commonly cited in this manner: 

552 F. Supp. 3d 104

518 U.S. 515

2019 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 24870