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Capping the Words for the Directions
The words for the directions -- north, south, east, west -- and any "combined" forms of those are capped when they represent a "recognized" geographical area. There are those we would all recognize...
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Parties to the Lawsuit
These parties to the lawsuit -- plaintiff, defendant, defense -- are not capped in general context in the transcript.
...spoke with plaintiff on the phone...
...sent to the defense...
...saw the d...
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Capitalization and Parties to the Lawsuit
When a word represents one of the parties to the lawsuit, it should be capped.
...People will prove that...
...showing that the Union witness said...
...insist that the Government state that...
H...