How do you cite Plessy v Ferguson for a research paper |
Answer:
The MLA Suggests using Legal Bluebook format for legal cases (see link to the Legal Bluebook, below).
Legal Bluebook format
First cite: Plessy v. Ferguson, 163 U.S. 537, 539 (1896).
Subsequent citations: Plessy, 163 U.S. at 539.
Citation dissected
Plessy v. Ferguson, [short case title or caption]
163 U.S. [volume of US Reports where opinion may be found]
537, [Page in Volume 163 on which the opinion begins]
539 [specific page being referenced (example)]
(1896). [year case was decided]
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Legal Bluebook format
First cite: Plessy v. Ferguson, 163 U.S. 537, 539 (1896).
Subsequent citations: Plessy, 163 U.S. at 539.
Citation dissected
Plessy v. Ferguson, [short case title or caption]
163 U.S. [volume of US Reports where opinion may be found]
537, [Page in Volume 163 on which the opinion begins]
539 [specific page being referenced (example)]
(1896). [year case was decided]
(Don't invest in a subscription unless you plan to use a lot of legal citations)