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Which of the following is a correct citation format for a United States Supreme Court case if cited in a law-review article?
  1. Montana v. Blackfeet Tribe, 471 U.S. 759 (1985).
  2. Montana v. Blackfeet Tribe, 471 U.S. 759, 105 S. Ct. 2399 (1985).
  3. Montana et al. v. Blackfeet Tribe, 471 U.S. 759, 105 S.Ct. 2399 (1985).
  4. Montana v. Blackfeet Tribe, 471 U.S. 759, 105 S. Ct. 2399, 85 L. Ed. 2d 753 (1985).
Explanation
Answer: A - Montana v. Blackfeet Tribe, 471 U.S. 759 (1985). When citing to a U.S. Supreme Court case, cite only to United States Reports (“U.S.”), both in law-review articles and in pleadings and motions. Case citations in law-review articles do not underline the case name.
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