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CREXAC

C/I: Conclusion/Issue

R: Rule

EX: Explanation of Rule A: Analysis

C: Conclusion

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Example # 1

Regal failed to show the material events occurred inWisconsin.A transfer may be warranted when none of thecomplained of conduct occurred in the transferee venue.Chicago, R. I. & P. R. Co. v. Igoe, 220 F.2d 299, 304 (7th Cir.1955). In Research Automation, a breach of contract suit, thecourt transferred venue because the material events, thoserelated to the formation and purpose of the contract, tookplace in the transferor venue.626 F.3d at 978.The majority ofmaterial events in the instant case, harassment and relatedmeetings, took place in the transferee venue. The harassment

sporadically occurred in Indiana during two months, at least;compared to 11 days in Wisconsin, at most. (Compl. 14, 20,19, 23, 25.) Also, two meetings where Denise reported theharassment to Mary took place in Indiana; its also likely theother three meetings between them took place in Indiana

because they both work out of Regal Indiana. (Compl. 6,16, 21, 24, 26.)Thus, Regal failed to show the material

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Example #2

Regal failed to show witness convenience favors Wisconsin because itdid not specify witness names or testimony content. For witnessconvenience to favor transfer, the movant should specify the witnessesthat will be called by name or the coverage of their testimony. GeneralPortland Cement Co. v. Perry, 204 F.2d 316, 320 (7th Cir. 1953). In

General Portland Cement Co., an employee sued their employer inIllinois for an injury received in Texas; the defendant said 19 witnessesfrom Texas were willing to testify. Id. at 319. However, the defendantfailed in its burden to show convenience strongly favored transferbecause it did not specify witness names or show the usefulness oftheir testimony. Id. at 320. In the instant case there are only two vital

named witnesses, Max and Mary, one is from Indiana and one is fromWisconsin; this does not show that Wisconsin is the more convenientvenue. Stone (Aff. 12-13.) Regal has not stated the names of anyother witness or showed the importance of their testimony. Id. Like inGeneral Portland Cement Co., the number of unnamed witnessesshould not be given emphasis, making it irrelevant that there are six

Wisconsin witnesses compared to four Indiana witnesses. 204 F.2d at320.Thus, Regal failed in its burden to show witness convenience

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Fix It! Cases & Statutes

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See ROE V. WADE, 410 S. Ct.113, 148-149 (1973) (describing

the threats abortion posed towomens health prior to theadvent of antibiotics).

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See ROE V. WADE, 410 S. Ct.113, 148-149 (1973) (describing

the threats abortion posed towomens health prior to theadvent of antibiotics).

Correct Cite: See Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S.113, 14849 (1973) (describing the threatsabortion posed to womens health prior tothe advent of antibiotics).

Rules used B4, B5, T.1

Underline, no small caps U.S. reporter

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35 U.S.C.A. 296(a) (2006)

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35 U.S.C.A. 296(a) (2006)

Correct cite: 35 U.S.C. 296(a)(2006).

Rules used B6

Cite to official code, no U.S.C.A. SpacingNeed period

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Thompson v. Alameda Cty., 614

P.2nd 728, 730 (Cal. 1980.)

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Thompson v. Alameda Cty., 614

P.2nd 728, 730 (Cal. 1980.)

Correct Cite: Thompson v. AlamedaCounty, 614 P.2d 728, 730 (Cal. 1980).

Rules used B5, T.1

Not abbreviated

2nd abbreviated 2dPeriod outside parenthesis

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Assume the statute was enacted in2000 and the statute is currently in

force.

25 U.S.C. 2710(d).Id. at 25 U.S.C. 210.

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Assume the statute was enacted in2000 and the statute is currently in

force.

25 U.S.C. 2710(d).Id. at 25 U.S.C. 210.

Correct Cite: 25 U.S.C. 2710(d)(2006).

Id. 210.Dont need U.S.C. info,

Id. is enough

Need year, current

U.S.C. is 2006

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Vas-Cath, Inc. v. Curators ofUniversity of. Missouri, 473 F.3d1376, 1384-1385 (2007);Pennington Seed, Inc. v. ProduceExchange No. 299, 457 F. 3d1334, 1341-43 (Fed. Cir.)

(dismissing patent infringementclaim against University ofArkansas officials.)

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Vas-Cath, Inc. v. Curators of University of. Missouri,473 F.3d 1376, 1384-1385 (2007); PenningtonSeed, Inc. v. Produce Exchange No. 299, 457 F. 3d1334, 1341-43 (Fed. Cir.) (dismissing patent

infringement claim against University of Arkansasofficials.)

Correct Cite: Vas-Cath, Inc. v. Curators ofUniv. of Mo., 473 F.3d 1376, 1384-85 (Fed.Cir. 2007); Pennington Seed, Inc. v. Produce

Exch. No. 299, 457 F.3d 1334, 1341-43 (Fed.Cir. 2006) (dismissing patent infringementclaim against University of Arkansas officials).

Rules used B4, B5, T.1

Correct abbreviation

Need yearPeriod outside parenthesis

Only last two #s Need court

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Spacing, Abbreviation &

Typeface

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What is the correct abbreviation forCorporation in a case name?

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What is the correct abbreviation forCorporation in a case name?

Corp. (T6)

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What is the proper abbreviation forthe Smith Affidavit in a citation to therecord?

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What is the proper abbreviation forthe Smith Affidavit in a citation to therecord?

(Smith Aff.) (BT1, 10.1)

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Case names are underlined incitations, textual sentences, or both?

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Case names are underlined incitations, textual sentences, or both?

Both (B13)Example: In Jones, the court grantedsummary judgment for the plaintiff.

Jones v. Smith, 123 F.2d 456, 789

(5th Cir. 2005).

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What is the proper abbreviation forthe Court of Appeals for the SecondCircuit in case citations?

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What is the proper abbreviation forthe Court of Appeals for the SecondCircuit in case citations?

2d Cir. (T1, 6.1b)Note that Second is abbreviated 2dnot 2nd (same rule applies to Third

abbreviated 3d)

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Short Forms

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What is wrong with this short cite:Id. at 500.

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What is wrong with this short cite:Id. at 500.

Id. should be underlined (B13)Id. at 500.

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What is wrong with this short cite:Holst v. Lovsin, 56 U.S. at 75.

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What is wrong with this short cite:Holst v. Lovsin, 56 U.S. at 75.

Only need first party name (10.9)Holst, 56 U.S. at 75.

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What is wrong with this short cite:Smith lives in New York City. (SmithDep. 2:4, Oct. 5, 2004.) He works for

Metro Transit. Id. at 2:6.

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What is wrong with this short cite:Smith lives in New York City. (SmithDep. 2:4, Oct. 5, 2004.) He works for

Metro Transit. Id. at 2:6.

Cant use Id. for court documents.(B10.5)

Should be: (Smith Dep. 2:6.)

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What is the correct short cite for thisstatute (assume you are citing thesame section and that you cant use

Id.)14 U.S.C. 1441(a) (2006).

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Id.)14 U.S.C. 1441(a) (2006).

14 U.S.C. 1441(a) OR

1441(a)See Rule 12.9

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Whats wrong with this short cite:Courts have found that age is afactor in this analysis. Doe v. Lucas,

45 U.S. 67, 89 (2004); Johnson v.United States, 21 U.S. 43, 65 (2000).Courts also consider income. Id.

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Whats wrong with this short cite:Courts have found that age is a factor inthis analysis. Doe v. Lucas, 45 U.S. 67,

89 (2004); Johnson v. United States, 21U.S. 43, 65 (2000). Courts also considerincome. Id.

Cant use Id. if the previous citationhas more than one source. Have to useshort cite, even if you want to cite bothauthorities again. (B5, 4.1)

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Potpourri

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True or False: Court documentcitations are enclosed inparentheses, unlike case and statute

citations.

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True or False: Court documentcitations are enclosed inparentheses, unlike case and statute

citations. True (Compare B10 with B5 and B6)

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What is the proper citation for thisbill?

Title VII Explicitly ProtectsTranssexuals Act, Bill #207, 111thCongress, House of Representatives,2006.

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What is the proper citation for thisbill?

Title VII Explicitly ProtectsTranssexuals Act, Bill #207, 111thCongress, House of Representatives,2006.

Title VII Explicitly ProtectsTranssexuals Act, H.R. 207, 111thCong. (2006)

See Rule 13.

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If you are citing more than oneauthority for an assertion, whatBluebook rule tells you what order

they should be cited in?

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If you are citing more than oneauthority for an assertion, whatBluebook rule tells you what order

they should be cited in? 1.4 (pg 48)

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What additional information isrequired when citing a dissenting orconcurring opinion?

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What additional information isrequired when citing a dissenting orconcurring opinion?

A parenthetical stating it isdissenting/concurring opinion andthe judges name. See Rule 10.6

Example: Lovsin v. Holst, 159 F.3d567, 603 (Burkstrand-Reid, J.,dissenting)

Remember Judge is abbreviated

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Correct the parenthetical and put itin the correct place.

Board of Airport Comrs of City of LosAngeles v. Jews for Jesus, Inc., 482US 569, 575 (OConnor explainedthat a ban on all First Amendment

activities is a violation of the FirstAmendment) (1987) (emphasisadded), superseded by statute, 13

U.S.C. 22 (2006).

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Board of Airport Comrs of City of LosAngeles v. Jews for Jesus, Inc., 482 U.S.569, 575 (OConnor explained that a banon all First Amendment activity is a

violation of the First Amendment) (1987)(emphasis added), superseded by statute,13 U.S.C. 22 (2006).

482 US 569, 575 (1987) (emphasis added)(explaining that a ban on all FirstAmendment activity is a violation of theFirst Amendment), superseded by statute,13 U.S.C. 22 (2006).

See R1.5. For case history see B4.1.6,

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Put this internet article in the propercitation form:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/07/mitt-romney-super-tuesday-hostile-takeover_n_1326730.htmlMitt Romneys Hostile Takeover Bid

Grinds On written by HowardFineman and updated 12:07p.m.3/7/2012.

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/07/mitt-romney-super-tuesday-hostile-takeover_n_1326730.html Mitt RomneysHostile Takeover Bid Grinds On written by

Howard Fineman and updated 12:07p.m.3/7/2012.

Howard Fineman, Mitt Romneys HostileTakeover Bid Grinds On, HUFFINGTON

POST (last updated Mar. 3, 2012 12:07PM),http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/07/mitt-romney-super-tuesday-hostile-

takeover_n_1326730.html. See R18.2.2.

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Internet Source Notes

Use most stable format thatpreserves pagination in the originalsource if necessary. R18.2.1.

Make sure you use the correct dateform (last updated, last visited, etc.)R18.2.2.

For this class DO NOT USE the BasicCitation Form online sourcerequiring form, query, or unwieldyURL on p. 164. Professor Alam will

not accept this format on this

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Tables

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Which Table do you consult to findabbreviations of case names?

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Which Table do you consult to findabbreviations of case names?

T6

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Which Table do you consult to findabbreviations of court documents?

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Which Table do you consult to findabbreviations of court documents?

BT.1

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Which Table do you consult to findstate-specific citation andabbreviation rules?

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Which Table do you consult to findstate-specific citation andabbreviation rules?

T1 U.S. Jurisdictions (has federalrules too)

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What Table should you consult tofind out how to abbreviateSeptember 20, 2008 in a citation?

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T12 has month abbreviationsSept. 20, 2008

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Your case is called ChicagoPlumbing Company v. ChristineHolst. What Tables give you the

proper abbreviation for this casecitation? (Hint: there are 2)

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Your case is called ChicagoPlumbing Company v. ChristineHolst. What Tables give you the

proper abbreviation for this casecitation? (Hint: there are 2)

T6 says Company should be

abbreviated Co.and T10 has abbreviations forgeographic terms, including Chicago

(should be Chi.)

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Final Question!

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Final Question

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(Sen. Jefferson Smith Aff. 5); Capra

Deposition pg 14 line 23, October 7,2008 (Comp. 5,7,9).

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The Answers!

(Sen. Jefferson Smith Aff. 5); CapraDeposition pg 14 line 23, October 7,2008 (Comp. 5,7,9).

Correct cite:

(Smith Aff. 5; Capra Dep. 14:23, Oct. 7,2008; Compl. 5, 7, 9.)-Only last name for Affadavit-Deposition abbreviated-Capra Deposition notunderlined-Correct format for page/line-Abbreviated October

-Correct abbreviation forComplaint-Two paragraph symbols-Correct spacing for paragraphscited-Parentheses around entire