Table of Authorities Template - Free Editor
Table of Authorities Template
Formatting Guidelines
- Organize authorities by category (Cases, Statutes, Regulations, Other Authorities).
- List entries alphabetically within each category.
- Include pinpoint citations (page numbers/paragraphs) where authority is cited.
- Ensure alignment with court or jurisdictional formatting rules.
Sample Structure
Cases
| Case Name | Citation | Page(s) |
|---|---|---|
| [Case v. Case] | [Volume Reporter Page] ([Court Year]) | [Page numbers in brief] |
| [Case Name] | [Citation] | [Pages] |
Statutes
| Statute | Citation | Page(s) |
|---|---|---|
| [Statute Name] | [Code §] | [Pages] |
| [Statute Name] | [Code §] | [Pages] |
Regulations
| Regulation | Citation | Page(s) |
|---|---|---|
| [Agency Regulation] | [C.F.R. citation or equivalent] | [Pages] |
Constitutional Provisions (if applicable)
| Provision | Citation | Page(s) |
|---|---|---|
| [U.S. Const. amend./art.] | [Pages] |
Other Authorities
| Authority Type | Citation | Page(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Legislative History (e.g., H.R. Rep. No. …) | [Citation] | [Pages] |
| Secondary Source (treatise, article) | [Citation] | [Pages] |
| Restatement/Uniform Laws | [Citation] | [Pages] |
Checklist
- ☐ Verify each cited authority appears in brief/memo and table.
- ☐ Confirm page references correspond to first cite location.
- ☐ Ensure formatting (italics/underline) consistent with style guide.
- ☐ Update numbering if brief pagination changes.
- ☐ Run automated table function if available (e.g., Word TOA fields) and proofread manually.
Use this template to build a compliant and organized table of authorities for briefs and memoranda.
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