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Citation Guide: Chicago

     Court Decision

      Chicago Manual 14.277-279

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US Supreme Court

 

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               21. AT&T Corp. v. Iowa Utilities Bd., 525 US 366 (1999).

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       (AT&T v. Iowa Utilities 1999)

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       AT&T Corp. v. Iowa Utilities Bd. 525 US 366 (1999).

       Lower Federal Court

 

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               3. United States v. Dennis, 183 F. 201 (2d Cir. 1950).  

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       (United States v. Dennis 1950)      

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       United States v. Dennis. 183 F. 201 (2d Cir. 1950).

State or Local Court

 

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               6. Williams v. Davis, 27 Cal. 2d 746 (1946).

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       (Williams v. Davis 1946)   

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       Williams v. Davis. 27 Cal. 2d 746 (1946).