Re: [newbie code] correct possessive plural names in socials

From: Mike Breuer (mbreuer@new.rr.com)
Date: 07/22/01


----- Original Message -----
From: "Justin" <justinl@MAC.COM>

> However, if the name is "Davis" (or any name ending in 's'), you get:
> You whack Davis's head --which is not correct... (it should be: You
> whack Davis' head -- note the correct usage of the possessive plural)

Actually Davis' and Davis's is correct.  The s at the end is optional, and
does not change the meaning.  I don't think the code needs to change.

Mike

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