Pinpoint citation (pin cite)
A citation to the specific page where a proposition appears, not just the case's first page.
A pinpoint citation ("pin cite") directs the reader to the exact page on which a quoted or relied-upon proposition appears, e.g., Twombly, 550 U.S. 544, 570 (2007). Pin cites are required for quotations and expected for any specific proposition; their absence weakens a brief and frustrates the court.
Always confirm the pin cite points to the right page when verifying AI-drafted citations.