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The citation of the original report of a case; 
All duplicate or collateral reports of the same case. 
Example: An opponent’s brief names U.S. v. Debs, cit- 
ing the C.C.A. ; but your library does not contain the 
C.C.A. reports. Find the case in other series which 
perhaps you possess. 
The statement of a point of law decided in a specific 
reported case not cited by name or volume or other clue; 
The citation of the report. 
Example: Your partner remembers once seeing a de- 
cision in a western state that a plea of truth was no 
defense in a civil action for libel, which is the point of 
law in your client’s case. Find the citation of the case. 
The citation of a reported case; 
Cases where it has been followed, overruled, reversed, 
distinguished, or explained; (a) in the same jurisdic- 
tion; (6) in other jurisdictions of the U.S. 
Example: Adams v. U.S., 192 U.S. 985 (1904) is just 
the authority that settles your client’s case ; but - is it 
still recognized in full force? Find later cases in the 
same court referring to it. 
The citation of a reported case; 
The status of that case in the esteem of recognized 
juristic authors, editors, and other commentators. 
Example: R. R. Co. v. Stout, 17 Wall. 657, the first of 
the so-called “Turntable Cases”, announcing the doc- 
trine of “attractive nuisances” for children’s injuries 
when trespassing. Find the status of that doctrine 
’today among commentators, etc. 
The statement of the effect or tenor of a statutory pro- 
vision, not identified by volume or date or other clue; 
The citation of the statute’s authentic text. 
Example: Your client is interested in a case (or a pend- 
ing bill) involving larceny of cattle, and some friend 
tells you he understands that Colorado recently enacted 
the most stringent law on that subject. Find the Colo- 
rado statute. 
The citation of a statutory provision; 
The interpretation and validity of that statute as passed 
upon by the appellate court of the jurisdiction. 
Example: Your client’s case involves the foreclosure of 
a mortgage against an absent soldier, and you have been 
given the citation of the Wisconsin and Oregon statutes, 
which are like the one in your state, suspending pro- 
ceedings against absent soldiers. Find the decisions in 
those states passing upon those statutes. 
