判例编号具有强调性质、便于检索和反映时间的功能。我国最高人民法院公布的指导性案例编号的结构是:指导案例+n号。与我国相比,美国的判例制度历史悠久,较为完善,其判例编号的设置具有重要的参考价值。我国判例编号设置应在保证性质表述准确的情况下尽量简明,也应当更加注重检索功能。 The case number has the function of emphasizing nature, facilitating retrieval and reflecting time. The structure of the guiding case number published by the Supreme People’s Court of our country is: Guiding Case + n. Compared with our country, the precedent system in the United States has a long history and is relatively perfect. The setting of its case number is of important reference value. The number of cases in our country should be as concise as possible in the context of ensuring the accuracy of the statements of the nature and should pay more attention to the retrieval function.