Find Litigation Precedents

Summary

Learn how to Find Litigation Precedents with Vincent. This guide shows how to use our powerful Docket Alarm search to find real-world legal drafting examples such as previously-filed motions, pleadings, and orders from millions of court filings.

Why This is Important

Transform your legal drafting with access to real-world examples. Instead of starting from scratch, you can locate proven documents from targeted jurisdictions to streamline your document creation and build a more effective case strategy.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Start the Workflow and Ask Your Question

To begin, select Find Litigation Precedents from the list of workflows. In the text box, ask for the type of US court filing you need in natural language.

• Example: "Find complaints involving dog bite incidents in California."

When you are ready, press the blue arrow to start your search.

Step 2: Review the AI-Generated Summary

Vincent will search through millions of court documents and generate a comprehensive summary memo on the left-hand side of your screen. This memo analyzes the precedents it found, identifying key patterns, common legal theories, and significant findings.

Step 3: Explore the Example Documents

On the right-hand side, you will see a detailed list of the most relevant documents that match your request. For each document, Vincent provides a brief summary and a direct link.

You can click on any document link to navigate directly to the filing on Docket Alarm and view or download the full PDF.

Best Practices & Pro Tips

• Be Specific: The more specific your request (e.g., including document type, legal issue, and jurisdiction), the more relevant your results will be.

• Share Your Findings: This workflow generates a shareable URL. You can copy the link from your browser's address bar and share the complete research memo with your colleagues.

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