Which of the following legal publications is NOT typically updated with pocket parts?
a) Legal encyclopedias
B) Legal dictionaries
C) Digests
D) Treatises
Book Legal Research and Writing for paralegals by pamela R. Tepper and Neal R. Bevans
I already found some answers to this question here but they are all different....someone give me proper answers
I thought it was treatises because some are changed and usually aren't but then dictionaries get new edition ...im confushed
What are "pocket parts"?
Please help! is it D or B?
How do you expect us to help you if you can't/won't tell us what a pocket part is?
Lol your losers then
Nope ... if you can't define that term, then you'll only be guessing at the answer.
To determine which of the following legal publications is NOT typically updated with pocket parts, we need to understand what pocket parts are and how they are used in legal research.
Pocket parts are supplemental materials that are added to the back pocket of a book. They contain updates and revisions to the main content of the book and are used to keep the information current. They are commonly found in legal publications to provide up-to-date information to researchers.
Now, considering the options mentioned, let's go through each of them:
a) Legal encyclopedias: Legal encyclopedias are typically updated with pocket parts. They contain comprehensive information about legal topics and are regularly revised to reflect changes in the law.
b) Legal dictionaries: Legal dictionaries, on the other hand, are usually not updated with pocket parts. These dictionaries aim to provide definitions and explanations of legal terms and concepts. Since the meanings of legal terms generally do not change frequently, the need for regular updates with pocket parts is not as common for legal dictionaries.
c) Digests: Digests are legal research tools that organize and summarize case law by topic and jurisdiction. They are not usually updated with pocket parts. Instead, digests are periodically updated with new volumes or supplements that contain additional case summaries.
d) Treatises: Treatises are comprehensive and in-depth works on specific areas of law. Like legal encyclopedias, they are also typically updated with pocket parts to keep the content current and accurate.
Based on the explanations above, the answer to the question is: B) Legal dictionaries. Legal dictionaries are not typically updated with pocket parts.