How to cite Palsgraf v. Long Island R.R. Co. in Bluebook

Palsgraf v. Long Island R.R. Co., 248 N.Y. 339 (1928)

Hover or tap a colored part to see its rule.From what you typed: Palsgraf v. Long Island Railroad Co., 248 N.Y. 339 (1928)

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Bluebook R. 10.2.2, T6, B2Indigo Book R11.3.1, T11, R11.2

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~~Long Island Railroad Co.~~becomesLong Island R.R. Co.

Inside a citation, words on the case-name abbreviation list are shortened. Railroad becomes R.R. The whole case name is italicized, including the “v.”

Short formPalsgraf, 248 N.Y. at ___

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About the case

Court: New York Court of Appeals
Decided: May 29, 1928
Reporter: 248 N.Y. 339

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