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Landmark Decisions of the United States Supreme Court
Drexel Library Reference (1st fl.) KF4549.L37 1991
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This series presents edited versions of important (landmark) Supreme Court decisions that have greatly impacted life in the United States. The topics range from desegregation and flag burning to the right to die and hate crimes.

Great American Trials Historic U.S. Court Cases : An Encyclopedia
Drexel Library Bookshelves (2nd fl.) KF220.G74 1993
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Brief descriptions of famous trials in American History from Colonial Times to John Gotti and Mike Tyson. Each entry contains bibliographical references for further research.

Supreme Court of the United States, 1789-1980: An Index to Opinions Arranged by Justice
Drexel Library Bookshelves (2nd fl.) KF101.6.B57 1983
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Brief descriptions of famous trials in American History from Colonial Times to John Gotti and Mike Tyson. Each entry contains bibliographical references for further research. This 2 volume set was sponsored by the Supreme Court Historical Society. The arrangement is by Justice. Citations refer to decisions in the United States Reports. Opinions are listed by type. (Example: Opinions of the Court or Dissenting Opinion.).

Supreme Court Decisions 1937-1975
The full text of Supreme Court Decisions issued between 1937 and 1975, containing 7,407 Decisions from volumes 300 through 422 of U.S. Reports, has been provided to the U.S. Government Printing Office through efforts of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. It was furnished by the U.S. Air Force from its FLITE ("Federal Legal Information Through Electronics") system. GPO is making the database available to the public without costly validation efforts and cannot attest to its authenticity or completeness."

States Supreme Court Decisions: An Index to Excerpts, Reprints and Discussions
Drexel Library Bookshelves (2nd fl.)KF101.6.G83 1983
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This book is intended to assist undergraduates in locating relevant information on rulings by the Supreme Court from 1789-1980. Citations are given for specific cases found in the United States Reports. Periodical articles and books relating to the decisions are referenced from a select bibliography of material covering the time frame of 1960-1980.

The Supreme Court and Individual Rights
Drexel Library Reference (1st fl.) KF4748 .W53 1997
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An examination of the how Supreme Court decisions have shaped the evolution of individual rights in the United States over the past 200 years. Some topics include: the freedom of the press, the right to vote, racial equality, and search and seizure. The reference material section provides a brief glossary of legal terms.

The Supreme Court and the Powers of American Government
Drexel Library Book shelves (2nd fl.) KF8742 .B55 1997
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This work investigates the relationships between the Supreme Court, the President, Congress, and the states and how they have developed throughout the nation's history. It reviews such subjects as fiscal and monetary powers, the presidential veto, and state sovereignty.

Abortion Law in the United States
Drexel Library Reference (1st fl.) KF3771 .A936 1995 3 Vols.
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The volumes cover Roe V. Wade to the present, modern writings on abortion, and the historical development of abortion law.

Supreme Court Cases, Briefs, Dockets

Introduction to Basic Legal Citation (LII 2007 ed.)
by Peter W. Martin

"When lawyers present legal arguments and judges write opinions, they cite authority. They lace their representations of what the law is and how it applies to a given situation with references to statutes, regulations, and prior appellate decisions they believe to be pertinent and supporting."

This guide presents an up to date online version of legal ciatation style.