Secondary Source
Secondary Source
« Back to Glossary IndexMaterials that discuss, explain, analyze, and critique the law. They can provide context, help a researcher find cases, statutes, or other relevant material. Examples include treatises, encyclopedias, annotations, form books, and law journal articles. Secondary sources are never mandatory authority and cannot be cited in court filings, except as persuasive authority if no case or statute applies.
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