Citation form.The article "Citation Form: Keeping Up with the Times," (January 2007) states that "[t]he case name may be either underlined or italicized ... however, Rule 9.800 calls for italics." Fla. R. App. P. 9.800(p) provides that "[c]ase names shall be underscored (or italicized) in text and in footnotes." Clearly, Rule 9.800 gives the writer the freedom to either underline or italicize i·tal·i·cize tr.v. i·tal·i·cized, i·tal·i·ciz·ing, i·tal·i·ciz·es 1. To print in italic type. 2. To underscore (written matter) with a single line to indicate italics. 3. the case name. Matt Crockett, Tallahassee Editor's Note Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : In Michael Cavendish and Blake J. Hood's article, "Florida Common Law Jurisprudence" on page 13 of the January Journal, the phrase, "... Hoffman's abolition of comparative negligence comparative negligence n. a rule of law applied in accident cases to determine responsibility and damages based on the negligence of every party directly involved in the accident. ..." should read: "Hoffman's abolition of contributory negligence contributory negligence In law, behaviour that contributes to one's own injury or loss and fails to meet the standard of prudence that one should observe for one's own good. Contributory negligence of the plaintiff is frequently pleaded in defense to a charge of negligence. ." Additionally, the cover should read "Florida Common Law Jurisprudence." The Journal regrets the error. |
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