§ 41.12. Citation of authority.
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/us/cfr/t37/s§ 41.12·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
(a)For any United States Supreme Court decision, citation to the United States Reports is preferred.
(b)For any decision other than a United States Supreme Court decision, citation to the West Reporter System is preferred.
(c)Citations to authority must include pinpoint citations whenever a specific holding or portion of an authority is invoked.
(d)Non-binding authority should be used sparingly. If the authority is not an authority of the Office and is not reproduced in the United States Reports or the West Reporter System, a copy of the authority should be provided. \[76 FR 72296, Nov. 22, 2011\]