chapter 8 traditional research tools american law reports digestsshepard’s
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Chapter 8Chapter 8Traditional Research ToolsTraditional Research Tools
American Law ReportsAmerican Law Reports
DigestsDigests
Shepard’sShepard’s
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§8.1 §8.1 Beginning Your Legal Research:Beginning Your Legal Research:Issue vs. CaseIssue vs. Case
Start with Issue:Start with Issue: Index to:Index to:
DigestsDigests Key numbers with synopsis of cases by topics/regionKey numbers with synopsis of cases by topics/region
Am.Jur.2dAm.Jur.2d Annotations with footnotes citing cases/statutesAnnotations with footnotes citing cases/statutes
C.J.S.C.J.S. Annotations with footnotes citing cases/statutesAnnotations with footnotes citing cases/statutes
A.L.R.A.L.R. Annotations with footnotes PLUS full court opinionAnnotations with footnotes PLUS full court opinion
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Researching a CaseResearching a Case
……or start with the Case:or start with the Case: Headnotes:Headnotes:
Case indexCase index Provides topic/key numberProvides topic/key number
Access your regional digest e.g., Pacific DigestAccess your regional digest e.g., Pacific Digest Shepard’s:Shepard’s:
Provides additional case authorityProvides additional case authority Updates caseUpdates case
Opinion:Opinion: Refers to additional case authorityRefers to additional case authority
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§8.2 §8.2 Expanding Your ResearchExpanding Your Research
CasesCases Expand research through:Expand research through:
HeadnotesHeadnotes Quick reference/indexQuick reference/index
Key NumbersKey Numbers Refer to West’s Digest for your regionRefer to West’s Digest for your region
The OpinionThe Opinion Review statutes, cases, authorities cited within Review statutes, cases, authorities cited within
the opinionthe opinion
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§8.5 §8.5 American Law ReportsAmerican Law Reports
A.L.R.A.L.R. Publishes:Publishes:
Cases in fullCases in full Selected casesSelected cases
AnnotationsAnnotations Discussion/CommentaryDiscussion/Commentary
SeriesSeries State & federal cases:State & federal cases:
A.L.R.A.L.R. A.L.R.2dA.L.R.2d A.L.R.3dA.L.R.3d
State cases only:State cases only: A.L.R. 4A.L.R. 4thth
A.L.R. 5A.L.R. 5thth
Federal cases only:Federal cases only: A.L.R. FederalA.L.R. Federal
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A.L.R. IndexA.L.R. Index A.L.R. IndexA.L.R. Index
Index leading to main volumesIndex leading to main volumes Update:Update:
Pocket part supplements/updates indexPocket part supplements/updates index Pocket part = pocket in back on volumePocket part = pocket in back on volume
Arranged chronologicallyArranged chronologically NOT topicallyNOT topically E.g.,E.g., 14 A.L.R. 4 14 A.L.R. 4thth 481 481
Volume 14Volume 14 44thth edition edition Page 481Page 481
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A.L.R. Main VolumesA.L.R. Main Volumes
Index leads to Main VolumeIndex leads to Main Volume Main volumes contain:Main volumes contain:
Total Client Service LibraryTotal Client Service Library Reference to other research materialsReference to other research materials
Table of ContentsTable of Contents Points discussedPoints discussed
Annotation IndexAnnotation Index Table of Jurisdictions RepresentedTable of Jurisdictions Represented
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A.L.R. SupplementsA.L.R. Supplements
Supplements update main volumesSupplements update main volumes Supplements = Pocket PartsSupplements = Pocket Parts
Pocket parts are in:Pocket parts are in: A.L.R. 3dA.L.R. 3d A.L.R. 4A.L.R. 4thth
A.L.R. 5A.L.R. 5thth
A.L.R. Fed.A.L.R. Fed. Look up same citation in main volume and pocket Look up same citation in main volume and pocket
partpart E.g.E.g. 83 A.L.R. 4 83 A.L.R. 4thth 685 685
Additional Research Materials:Additional Research Materials: Research Reference Tools:Research Reference Tools:
Electronic Search QueryElectronic Search Query West Digest Key NumberWest Digest Key Number
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A.L.R. (first) and 2d SeriesA.L.R. (first) and 2d SeriesUpdatesUpdates
A.L.R. First Series Update:A.L.R. First Series Update: A.L.R. Blue Book of Supplemental A.L.R. Blue Book of Supplemental
DecisionsDecisions Blue book updated by:Blue book updated by:
Pocket part Pocket part
A.L.R. 2d Update:A.L.R. 2d Update: A.L.R. Later Case ServiceA.L.R. Later Case Service
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Additional A.L.R. Additional A.L.R. Research ToolsResearch Tools
A.L.R. DigestA.L.R. Digest Index of A.L.R. cases by topicIndex of A.L.R. cases by topic References cases analyzed by A.L.R.References cases analyzed by A.L.R.
A.L.R. 5A.L.R. 5thth
Revised:Revised: Case printing (cases at end of volume)Case printing (cases at end of volume) Total Client Service LibraryTotal Client Service Library Table of Jurisdictions (more extensive)Table of Jurisdictions (more extensive) Electronic Search QueryElectronic Search Query West Digest Key NumbersWest Digest Key Numbers
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§8.2 §8.2 DigestsDigestsby West Publishing Companyby West Publishing Company
Digests act as an Digests act as an index to case lawindex to case law Arrange cases:Arrange cases:
1. Topically1. Topically 2. Then lists cases 2. Then lists cases
by jurisdictionby jurisdiction
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Digest IndexDigest Index
Descriptive Word Descriptive Word IndexIndex Multi-volume indexMulti-volume index
Utilizes Key Number Utilizes Key Number SystemSystem Key Number Key Number
addresses the same addresses the same topics in ALL topics in ALL digestsdigests
E.g.,E.g., Contracts 49(3) deals with lack Contracts 49(3) deals with lack of consideration in Pacific Digest, of consideration in Pacific Digest, Atlantic Digest, etc.Atlantic Digest, etc.
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Digest Main VolumesDigest Main Volumes
Consumer Protection Key No. 10Consumer Protection Key No. 10
Volume = Consumer Volume = Consumer ProtectionProtection
Key Number = Section 10Key Number = Section 10
Cases listed:Cases listed:(1) By Jurisdiction(1) By Jurisdiction(2) By Year(2) By Year
Pocket Parts Update Pocket Parts Update Digests!!!Digests!!!
Paragraph Summary
of case
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Key Number System Key Number System is universal within West Digestsis universal within West Digests
Key Number System is the same for Key Number System is the same for all digests:all digests:
Attorney and Client Key 11(2.1):Attorney and Client Key 11(2.1): Leads to same topic in Leads to same topic in
Atlantic DigestAtlantic Digest Pacific DigestPacific Digest North Western DigestNorth Western Digest Etc.Etc.
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§8.2 §8.2 Shepard’s CitatorsShepard’s Citators
Validates authorityValidates authority Is the case still good Is the case still good
law?law? Is it overruled?Is it overruled?
Provides parallel Provides parallel citescites Official, unofficial Official, unofficial
reportersreporters Case finderCase finder
Lists other casesLists other cases
discussing cited casesdiscussing cited cases
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Treatment Treatment Notations Notations
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The Citing MaterialThe Citing Material
Headnote Headnote ReferencesReferences Indicates which Indicates which
headnote is reviewed headnote is reviewed
Case FinderCase Finder Lists other cases that Lists other cases that
have addressed cited have addressed cited casecase
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Shepard’s UpdatesShepard’s Updates
Updated with:Updated with: White Advance Sheet -- most recentWhite Advance Sheet -- most recent Blue Intermediate SupplementBlue Intermediate Supplement Red Cumulative SupplementRed Cumulative Supplement Yellow Cumulative SupplementYellow Cumulative Supplement Hardbound SupplementsHardbound Supplements
““Your Library Should Contain”Your Library Should Contain” Lists supplements for volumesLists supplements for volumes
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Online ValidationOnline Validation
Online validation is available at:Online validation is available at: Shepard’s Shepard’s Westlaw (InstaCite)Westlaw (InstaCite) Lexis (Uses Shepard’s)Lexis (Uses Shepard’s)
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Shepardizing ReviewShepardizing Review
1. 1. Shepardize the publicationShepardize the publication 2. Look up volume, chapter, title2. Look up volume, chapter, title 3. Look up page or section number3. Look up page or section number 4. Use the Table of Authorities to define 4. Use the Table of Authorities to define
symbolssymbols 5. Check softbound supplements5. Check softbound supplements 6. Check hardbound supplements6. Check hardbound supplements
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Review of Review of Basic Federal CitationBasic Federal Citation
U.S. Supreme CourtU.S. Supreme CourtTitleTitle, ___ U.S. ___, ___ S.Ct. ___, ___ L.Ed. ___ , ___ U.S. ___, ___ S.Ct. ___, ___ L.Ed. ___
(Year)(Year)
U.S. Court of U.S. Court of AppealsAppeals
TitleTitle, ___ F.2d ___ (# Cir. Year), ___ F.2d ___ (# Cir. Year)
U.S. District CourtU.S. District Court Title, ___ Title, ___ F. SuppF. Supp. ___ . ___ (District Year)(District Year)
USSupreme
Court
US Circuit CourtCourt of Appeals
US District CourtTrial Court
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§8.10 §8.10 Federal Case Law ResearchFederal Case Law Research
Research in Unofficial PublicationsResearch in Unofficial Publications S. Ct. & L. Ed. 2dS. Ct. & L. Ed. 2d Provides research toolsProvides research tools
Headnotes, key numbers, Headnotes, key numbers, etc.etc.
Star PaginationStar Pagination (next slide) (next slide) Provides parallel citations to official pub.Provides parallel citations to official pub.
Headnotes, Annotations, BriefsHeadnotes, Annotations, Briefs Headnotes: Topical summaries of caseHeadnotes: Topical summaries of case Annotations: CommentaryAnnotations: Commentary Briefs: Attorney’s argumentsBriefs: Attorney’s arguments
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Star PaginationStar Pagination Provides parallel pagination citeProvides parallel pagination cite
*115**115*[115][115]
[343 U.S. 115][343 U.S. 115]
Indicates where page begins in unofficial publicationIndicates where page begins in unofficial publication
Official Publication Unofficial PublicationOfficial Publication Unofficial Publication
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Appellate Court CasesAppellate Court Cases
Federal ReporterFederal Reporter Reports appellate court casesReports appellate court cases Note: Federal Appendix (unpublished cases)Note: Federal Appendix (unpublished cases)
U.S. Court of Appeals citation formatU.S. Court of Appeals citation format:: TitleTitle, ___ F.2d ___ (# Cir. Year), ___ F.2d ___ (# Cir. Year)
US Circuit CourtCourt of Appeals
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District Court CasesDistrict Court Cases
Federal SupplementFederal Supplement District Court CasesDistrict Court Cases
U.S. District CourtU.S. District Court
Title, ___ Title, ___ F. SuppF. Supp. ___ . ___ (District Year)(District Year)
US District CourtTrial Court
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§8.14 §8.14 Federal Statutory ResearchFederal Statutory Research
Federal Statutes:Federal Statutes: U.S.C. (United States Code)U.S.C. (United States Code) U.S.C.A. (United States Code Annotated)U.S.C.A. (United States Code Annotated) U.S.C.S. (United States Code Service)U.S.C.S. (United States Code Service)
Research within unofficial codesResearch within unofficial codes, but , but cite to the officialcite to the official
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Citation: 18 U.S.C. §4180 (1980)Citation: 18 U.S.C. §4180 (1980) Title: Title: 1818 Code:Code: U.S.C.U.S.C. Section:Section: 41804180 Always cite to Official U.S.C.Always cite to Official U.S.C.
U.S.C.A. and U.S.C.S. Format:U.S.C.A. and U.S.C.S. Format:
Statute
Historical & Revision NotesNotes of Decisions
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§8.16 §8.16 State Statutory ResearchState Statutory Research
How are statutes arranged?How are statutes arranged? By topicBy topic
How are statutes cited?How are statutes cited? §13-22-221(1)(a), C.R.S. 1999§13-22-221(1)(a), C.R.S. 1999 Varies by stateVaries by state
How do I research state statutes?How do I research state statutes? Begin in the INDEXBegin in the INDEX