The following is a citation to an opinion published by a looseleaf service formatted for use in a pleading, motion, or appellate brief. What information is missing from the citation?
Marvin v. Monex Options Ltd., Fed. Sec. L. Rep. (CCH) ¶ 94,863 (S.D. Tex. Nov. 11, 1989).
Explanation
Answer: B - The phrase “[1989-1990 Transfer Binder].” The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation R. 19.1, at 162-3 (Columbia Law Review Ass’n et al. eds., 18th ed. 2005). The precise citation format used for looseleaf services can vary slightly based on how the specific looseleaf service in organized. Experienced legal researchers will review the inside front cover or the first few pages of the current looseleaf binder for a brief explanation of the organization used by the looseleaf service. If the authority is found on an electronic database, however, the citation information provided may not be sufficient to determine the correct transfer binder or volume number. In that case, the only way to find the correct transfer binder or volume number is to check the hard copy of the looseleaf service.
