Add the month or remove “Former”

Warning²Federal courts, Illinois courts21st and 22nd editions

A 1981 decision labeled “5th Cir.” is cited by month — “(5th Cir. Nov. 1981)” — and “Former 5th Cir.” marks only a nonunit judgment rendered after September 30, 1981.¹

1. 1R. 10.8.2 Fifth Circuit Split. Tables: T12 Months.
2. 2A warning: the form is usually wrong under the rule in note 1, and context can justify it.