How to cite Erie Railroad v. Tompkins in Bluebook

Erie R.R. Co. v. Tompkins, 304 U.S. 64 (1938)

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Bluebook R. 10.2.2, T6Indigo Book R11.3.1, T11

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~~Erie Railroad Co.~~becomesErie R.R. Co.

Inside a citation, words on the case-name abbreviation list are shortened. Railroad becomes R.R.

Short formErie R.R. Co., 304 U.S. at ___

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About the case

Court: Supreme Court of the United States
Decided: Apr 25, 1938
Reporter: 304 U.S. 64

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