Citing Informal Briefs Correctly

Summary

In an informal brief, reference specific page numbers in the record appendix for clarity. Use Bluebook citation format for references, such as Case Name, Volume Number Reporter Abbreviation Page Number (Court Year). Each fact must be followed by a reference to the exact page in the appendix or transcript, like Apx at 25 or Transcript 10/15/22 at pg 55.

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what format should a reference be
When referencing in an informal brief, you typically follow the Bluebook citation format. Here’s how you can reference:
- Case Name, Volume Number Reporter Abbreviation Page Number (Court Year).
- For specific page numbers: Case Name, Volume Number Reporter Abbreviation Page Number, Pinpoint Page (Court Year).
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can you explain this to me "ach statement of fact must be followed by a reference to the specific page or pages in the record appendix or transcript(s) where that fact is found (Examples -– "Apx at *"; "Transcript */*/* at pg *"; "Exhibit #* at pg *"). "
Sure! This means that whenever you state a fact in your brief, you need to show exactly where that fact is located in your supporting documents. For example:
- "Apx at *" means the fact is on page * of the Appendix.
- "Transcript */*/* at pg *" means the fact is on page * of the transcript from October *, *.
- "Exhibit #* at pg *" means the fact is on page * of Exhibit #*.
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