OnLAW® User Guide
 

Case Search

The Case Search finds all instances where a case is cited within the content you own.

 

Desktop

 

Navigate to the Case Search screen by clicking Search on the Main Toolbar then selecting the Case Search button.

 

 

Performing a Case Search

 

To perform a Case Search on a desktop computer, simply enter the case name or citation into the Query terms text box, then click the Search button.

 

 

Note:

 

  • You must enter at least one word for the case name (i.e. "Jones")

  • You must use specific citation formats (i.e. 65 CA4th 511)

 

Clearing a Case Search

 

To clear a Case Search from a desktop computer, simply click the Clear button at the bottom of the Case Search screen.  

 

 

Clearing a search does the following:

 

  • Removes the query from the search box

  • Removes queries from the other search types

  • Clears search results on the Results screen

  • Clears the hit count and filters from the Table of Contents

 

Mobile

 

Navigate to the Case Search screen by tapping Search on the Main Toolbar then selecting Case Search from the list of search types.

 

 

Performing a Case Search

 

To perform a Case Search on a mobile device, simply enter the case name or citation into the Query terms text box, then tap the Search button.

 

 

Note:

 

  • You must enter at least one word for the case name (i.e. "Jones")

  • You must use specific citation formats (i.e. "65 CA4th 511")

 

Clearing a Case Search

 

To clear a Case Search from a mobile device, simply tap the Clear button at the bottom of the Case Search screen.  

 

 

Clearing a search does the following:

 

  • Removes the query from the search box

  • Removes queries from the other search types

  • Clears search results on the Results screen

  • Clears the hit count and filters from the Table of Contents