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How can you determine if the case you found is "good law?'
Red Flag- Negative history
Yellow Flag- Some negative history, worth checking out
How many Topics does the West Key Number System have?
414
Can the same key notes be found within different topics?
The same key number/notes title will generate under different topics as different key numbers
What are the two types of signals/flags
2
What is the largest and most frequently used collection of case digests?
West Digest System :)
What topic covers common law? How many key numbers are under that topic?
Topic 85, 17 key numbers
looking at the topics for 4 Abortion and Birth Control. Which ey number will give a person legal defenses to use in court?
152 Defenses
What different areas are the topics broken up into in Westlaw?
Release, Property, Organizations, Attorneys, Instruments, Contracts, Confidentiality, Corrupt Organizations
If you do not know the topic number or the key number, can you search key terms?
Answer: Yes
Use the search bar.
The list of every digest topic is located at the beginning of every West digest volume. T or F
True
How do you find the West Key Number System?
Westlaw, then go to tools, click on West Key Number System
What are two ways to use the Key Number system in Westlaw?
one method is using headnotes from a Case to Find Similar Cases. Second, Browsing the West Key Number System.
Under what topic is Election Law?
Answer 142T Election Law
How might a descriptive word index aid in your use of West Law digests?
It will guide you to a relevant topic or key number.
Make sure to check the pocket parts
How many cases generate in Westlaw under key number 1 under topic 85?
3
What is the history found in Westlaw for the caseState v. Bertilrud, 139 Minn. 356, 166 N.W. 405 (1918)?
Answer: There is no history.
Click on topic 164 Explosives
How many Key numbers are there under this topic?
Answer is 12
Go to topic 342 Robbery, Key number 3 Intent, What case pops up?
State v. Sandve, 279 Minn. 229, 156 N.W.2d 230 (1968).
Go to topic 175 Fires, how many key numbers will be found?
9
If I wanted to find cases about suicide attempts, what key number would I search under?
Key number 2 under topic 368 Suicide
Go to topic key number 8 Destruction of wild animals
What year was the case State. v. Bertilrud heard in the Minnesota Supreme Court?
February 15, 1918
If you wanted to find cases about Constitutional and statutory provisions in election law, what key number would you search under?
Answer: 171
State v. Sandve, 279 Minn. 229, 156 N.W.2d 230 (1968). How many cases cite this legal issue?
4
Go to topic 315H Prostitution. What key number will get you background knowledge on the trial process?
Key number 29 trial, sub part 30
Go to topic 231E, Kidnapping. Which key number talks about the child's concern?
Answer number 20, Consent or wishes of child