4.3

Pinpoint Citations

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INTRODUCTION

In this section you are shown how to cite to a specific page within an opinion, instead of the first page of the case.


If a lawyer says to "pinpoint" something, this is what he or she means.

Lecture Notes . . .

ABOUT PINPOINT CITATIONS
Pinpoint citation is the method by which the author of a document informs the reader on what specific page a quote can be found. A citation usually leads to the first page of a case. But there are times when it is helpful to also let the reader know the page the quote came from as well as the initial page. Just place the "pinpoint" page after the initial page number, separated by a comma. Example:

Smith v. Jones, 234 P.3d 283, 291 (Colo. 2003)

The number 283 represents the initial page number, and the 291 is the page where the quotation may be found.

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Paralegal Perspective . . .

PINPOINTS
You may never be required to pinpoint a citation. Or you may work for an attorney who is nuts about them. But if you pinpoint from the beginning of your career, it will definitely get noticed. It's one of those extra touches that will separate you from the other paralegals. And even some attorneys!


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Reference

Reference
Pinpoint Citation Demonstration




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