Also known as:So. · So. 2d · So. 3d · So. Reporter · Southern Rep.
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A set of regional lawbooks containing every published appellate decision from Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi from 1887 to date.
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Citing Precedent in Appeal
Maria Lopez appealed her case from Florida state court. Her attorney located a controlling decision by searching volumes of the Southern Reporter. The court relied on that precedent to resolve the dispute.
Researching State Decisions
James Rivera needed authority from Mississippi. He consulted the Southern Reporter to locate recent appellate rulings. The research supported his motion in the trial court.
Briefing Louisiana Case
Elena Vargas prepared a brief citing a Louisiana appellate decision. She verified the holding by checking the Southern Reporter citation. The court accepted the cited authority as binding.
David Patel reviewed an Alabama ruling for his client. The Southern Reporter provided the full published text of the decision. This allowed accurate quotation in the memorandum.
Updating Case Research
Karen Thompson needed the latest Mississippi precedent. She examined the current Southern Reporter volume for new decisions. The updated citation strengthened her argument on appeal.
Locating Regional Authority
Robert Chen searched for Florida appellate law. The Southern Reporter series supplied the official published opinions. He used those cases to support his summary judgment motion.
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Students Frequently Ask...
What states does the Southern Reporter cover?
It covers published appellate decisions from Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
When did the Southern Reporter begin publication?
Publication started in 1887 with the first series running until 1941.
What is the current series of the Southern Reporter called?
The second series is the current one and remains part of the National Reporter System.
So. 2d
431 (Fla. 1972). Others have sustained state statutes. Crossen v. Attorney General , 344 F. Supp. 587 (ED Ky. 1972), appeal docketed, No. 72-256; Rosen v. Louisiana State Board of…