Q: What cases were used in the Privett v. Superior Court case in order for them to make a decision.
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To find case law, you can use several methods and resources:
1. Online legal databases: Subscription-based databases like LexisNexis, Westlaw, and Bloomberg Law provide extensive collections of case law. Many universities and public libraries offer access to these databases.
2. Free legal databases: Some websites, such as Google Scholar, Findlaw, and Justia, offer free access to a wide range of case law.
3. Court websites: Many courts publish their decisions on their official websites. For example, the U.S. Supreme Court maintains a website with its recent opinions.
4. Legal citators: Tools like Shepard's Citations (LexisNexis) and KeyCite (Westlaw) help you find related cases and determine if a particular case is still good law.
5. Law libraries: Law school libraries and public law libraries often have extensive collections of case law reporters and digests, which are organized by subject and jurisdiction.
6. Legal research guides: Many law libraries and legal organizations publish research guides that provide step-by-step instructions on finding case law for specific jurisdictions or legal topics.
7. Consult a legal professional: If you need assistance with a specific legal issue, consider consulting an attorney or legal reference librarian who can help guide your research.
When searching for case law, it's essential to have the relevant citation information (e.g., case name, citation, court, and year) or use appropriate search terms and filters to narrow down your results.
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