XVI. In resolutions italicize the word "Resolved," but not the word "Whereas."
XVII. Italicize the names of plaintiff and defendant in the citation of legal cases; also the titles of proceedings containing such prefixes as in re, ex parte, In the matter of, etc.
The Boston Elevated Railway Co. vs. The City of Cambridge. In re Johnson; ex parte Thomas; In the matter of the petition of John Smith for a change of venue.
XVIII. Italicize address lines in speeches, reports, etc., and primary address lines in letters. Set the address flush, in a separate line, with the nouns capitalized.
Mr. Toastmaster, Ladies and Gentlemen.
Mr. Henry P. Porter, 148 High St., Boston, Mass.
XIX. In signatures italicize the position or title added after the name. If this consists of only one word, it is usually run into the same line with the name.
Frederick W. Hamilton, Clerk.
If the title consists of more than one word but is no longer than the name, center the first letter under the name line, and indent one em on the right.
John F. Fitzgerald,
Mayor of Boston.
If the title is longer than the name, center the name over the second line and set this flush: