Once you’ve mastered the art of deciphering case citations, you’ll find that what initially looked like a jumble of letters and numbers to you is actually very useful legal shorthand. A case citation, properly formatted, can tell you the names of the parties, year, jurisdiction, court level and where to find the decision, all at a glance.
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Know What You’re Looking For
Why is it useful to know the full name of law reports and their jurisdictions? Because you can find cases much more successfully if you look for them in the right places. You won’t find a US, UK, or Australian decision in an electronic resource if it doesn’t include US, UK, or Australian decisions. So it pays to know what you’re looking for. Continue reading “Know What You’re Looking For”
Finding a Cited Case
How do you find a decision using a citation? What does a citation even mean? Well, a citation provides all the information you need to find a case. Continue reading “Finding a Cited Case”
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