Change "Code" label in statute type to "Compendium"
I would like to poll law users on changing the "Code" label in the statute type to the more descriptive label "Compendium" (in the English locale).
This field maps to CSL container-title, which suggests it is intended for things like USC (US Code) and CFR (Code of Federal Regulations). These are not "codes" in the sense of the term in Civil jurisdictions (i.e. Civil Code, Criminal Code), and I for one have to keep catching myself when entering data to avoid using the field in that sense.
This field maps to CSL container-title, which suggests it is intended for things like USC (US Code) and CFR (Code of Federal Regulations). These are not "codes" in the sense of the term in Civil jurisdictions (i.e. Civil Code, Criminal Code), and I for one have to keep catching myself when entering data to avoid using the field in that sense.
If "compendium" is more appropriate in English (U.K.) and Canadian usage, then I'd support the proposed option for those locales (if a U.S. lawyer is even entitled to an opinion!); but I'd oppose the change if it affected users in the U.S.
Regards,
Jim Crutchfield
Long Island City, NY