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Atlantic Reporter
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A quick definition of Atlantic Reporter:
Atlantic Reporter: A collection of books that have all the important court decisions from nine states in the United States and the District of Columbia. These books have been published since 1885 and are still being updated today. They are used by lawyers and judges to help them understand the law and make fair decisions. The abbreviation for Atlantic Reporter is A. or A.2d.
A more thorough explanation:
The Atlantic Reporter is a collection of lawbooks that are part of the National Reporter System by West Group. It includes all published appellate decisions from several states and the District of Columbia Municipal Court of Appeals. The first series was published from 1885 to 1938, and the current series is the second one.
For example, if a court case was heard in Delaware and a written decision was made, it would be included in the Atlantic Reporter for Delaware. This allows lawyers and judges to easily access and reference past decisions when making legal arguments or decisions.