Commas to Separate Numbered References (Sections, Pages, Verses)
The Comma
Rulebase Summary
Use commas to separate numbered references to sections, pages, verses, and acts when they appear in running text.
Morson's Rule 53 · p.35
Examples
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Q. Please turn to page 12 line 7 of the deposition transcript.
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Q. Please turn to page 12, line 7 of the deposition transcript.
Comma separates numbered references in running text.
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Q. Are you referring to Article IV Section 3 of the bylaws?
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Q. Are you referring to Article IV, Section 3 of the bylaws?
Comma between article and section numbers.
Style Guide References (1)
Morson's
Rule 53
Page 35