This manual sets forth formatting and citation standards for NMI Supreme
Court opinions, orders, and judgments. Practitioners are encouraged to follow
these standards, to the extent that they are consistent with the NMI Supreme
Court Rules. This manual is based in large part on The Bluebook: A Uniform
System of Citation (Columbia Law Review Ass’n et al. eds., 20th ed. 2010)
(“Bluebook”), and cites it frequently. However, it is not identical to the
Bluebook, especially with regard to citing local sources. This manual is not
comprehensive, and the Bluebook controls where it is silent. For issues not
covered in this Style Manual or the Bluebook, consult The Redbook: A Manual
on Legal Style (3d ed. 2013) by Bryan A. Garner. If questions arise, please
contact the Law Revision Commission staff for assistance.
