Which of the following two examples of quotes correctly uses brackets?
Example 1:
Original: One of the parties to the contract was a minor. The lawyer argued that a contract had not been formed because his client lacked capacity.
Quote: “The lawyer argued that a contract had not been formed because his client [who was a minor] lacked capacity.”
Example 2:
Original: On the videotape of the meeting, Bob only said that he was thinking about selling his car. His lawyer, therefore, argued that Bob had not made an offer to sell his car.
Quote: “[Bob’s] lawyer . . . argued that Bob had not made an offer to sell his car. [Because Bob only stated he was thinking about selling it].”
