Answer: A - Montana v. Blackfeet Tribe, 471 U.S. 759 (1985). When citing a U.S. Supreme Court case, cite only United States Reports (“U.S.”), both in law-review articles and in pleadings and motions. Case citations in motions, pleadings, and appellate briefs should underline the case name.

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Which of the following is a correct citation format for a United States Supreme Court case if cited in a pleading, motion, or an appellate brief?

Montana v. Blackfeet Tribe, 471 U.S. 759 (1985)
Montana v. Blackfeet Tribe, 471 U.S. 759, 105 S. Ct. 2399, 85 L. Ed. 2d 753 (1985)
Montana et al. v. Blackfeet Tribe, 471 U.S. 759, 105 S.Ct. 2399 (1985)
None of the above

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Answer: A - Montana v. Blackfeet Tribe, 471 U.S. 759 (1985). When citing a U.S. Supreme Court case, cite only United States Reports (“U.S.”), both in law-review articles and in pleadings and motions. Case citations in motions, pleadings, and appellate briefs should underline the case name.

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