At the end of each set, one will find an index volume or volumes, as well as various other features such as tables, new topic services, etc. There may even be an index in each volume of the set. Corpus Juris Secundum published by West Pub. Co. and American Jurisprudence, 2d series , published by Lawyers' Coop. The articles are narrative in form and read like the text of a book or article.
Footnotes provide cites to court decisions.
Although West has changed its editorial policy somewhat in recent years, there has long been an important difference between the two sets. C.J.S. claimed to provide footnotes to ALL relevant cases since 1938. On the other hand, the articles in Am. Jur.2d cite only the major or landmark supporting cases. If you are using Am.