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Understanding Shepard's Citators: Research Roles and Components in Legal Citations

This chapter delves into the essential functions of Shepard's Citators in legal research, highlighting its importance in navigating case law, statutes, and court rules. It details the various types of secondary authority, including the format and components found in case law and statutory law citators. Readers will learn about key elements such as abbreviation, case history, treatment, and relevant secondary sources. The chapter also outlines crucial research steps to effectively utilize these tools for legal citation and update research entries.

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Understanding Shepard's Citators: Research Roles and Components in Legal Citations

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  1. CHAPTER 5 SECONDARY AUTHORITY SHEPARD’S CITATORS

  2. PURPOSE AND RESEARCH ROLE TYPES--Case Law, Constitutions, Statutes, Court Rules, Regulations SHEPARD’S CITATORS

  3. SHEPARD’S CITATORS • FORMAT AND COMPONENTS -Case Law Citators • Abbreviation and Introductory Material • Case Location • Case History • Later Case Treatment • Secondary Sources

  4. SHEPARD’S CITATORS • FORMAT AND COMPONENTS -Statutory Law Citators • Abbreviation and Introductory Material • Statutory Location • Case Treatment • Secondary Sources

  5. SHEPARD’S CITATORS • RESEARCH STEPS • Select Appropriate Citator • Locate and Review Research Entry • Update

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