JJ.
Law & Legal abbreviation · Court
| Stands for | Judges or Justices |
|---|---|
| Categories | Law & Legal |
JJ. stands for Judges or Justices, a court abbreviation.
Plural of J., placed after two or more surnames to show which judges joined an opinion or wrote separately. In English law reports, JJ is used for High Court judges sitting together, while LJJ marks Lords Justices of Appeal.
Example: Thomas and Alito, JJ., would have granted the application for a stay.
Usage notes
The Bluebook gives JJ. as the plural of both Judge and Justice. In running text, write "Justices Thomas and Alito" instead. The letters are doubled with a single closing period, so "J.J." is incorrect; the same doubling pattern gives LJJ for Lords Justices of Appeal.
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This entry is for general education and is not legal advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.