"Paragraph numbers" refers to the specific identification or labeling given to different paragraphs within a written text. It helps readers locate and refer to a particular paragraph more easily. Full definition
And I like your idea of hanging paragraph numbers out to the left — would love to have them linked too, so you could spot link into the decision. (slaw.ca)
You can control whether your next paragraph number continues the current sequence or starts again at 1 within that same right - click menu. (lawyerist.com)
Each issue or point of law should be identified separately and the headnote should refer to the relevant paragraph numbers in the decision where the issue or point can be found. (slaw.ca)