As a parenthetical is a portion of a citation (set aside with parentheses) that assists readers
in understanding the significance of a cited authority to your argument, parentheticals
should be used whenever a signal is used in connection with
a citation.
Parentheticals providing information regarding the weight of the authority, or a description
of an opinion referenced, are used strictly in connection with references to cases.
Explanatory notes may be used in connection with references to any type of source
work.
Prior or subsequent history included
When the citation needs to included information on prior or subsequent history, the explanatory note should follow the relevant case.
When the explanatory note relates to the primary case, the parenthetical should immediately follow the primary citation:
Benusan Restaurant Corp. v. King, 937 F. Supp. 295 (S.D.N.Y. 1996) (refusing to exercise personal jurisdiction when the defendant limited its advertising to a local audience), aff'd, 126 F.3d 25 (2d Cir. 1997).
For LegalCitation records, use the Case, Reporter (extended) form. Enter an explanatory note relating to the primary case in the first Expl note field:
When the explanatory note relates to the subsequent ruling, the parenthetical should immediately follow the citation to which it pertains:
Parker v. Bd. of Ed., 237 F. Supp. 222 (D. Md. 1965), aff'd, 348 F.2d 464 (4th Cir. 1965)
(agreeing that a teacher violated school regulations by assigning his class to read Brave New World).
For LegalCitation records, use the Case, Reporter (extended) form. Enter an explanatory note relating to the primary case in the second Expl note field:
As an explanatory note is a device that can help readers understand the significance of a cited authority, parentheticals should be used whenever a signal is used in connection with a citation.
As an explanatory note is a device that can help readers understand the significance of a cited authority, parentheticals should be used whenever a signal is used in connection with a citation.
