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Abbreviations in Case Names (BBT.6 & BB 10.2.2)

Always abbreviate a word listed in table T.6 unless it is the first word in a party name.

Abbreviate states and countries as indicated in table T.6 unless the state or country is a party.

Abbreviate words of eight or more letters if substantial space is thereby saved and the result is not ambiguous.

Do not abbreviate United States