The content of the actual cases is the same on both services. Indexing and annotations are propriety, and vary according to publisher. Key Number case indexing by topic is a useful feature on Westlaw (under "Tools" on the main menu; see link below).
To find a case on a particular topic, use the West Key Number System on Westlaw (under Tools).
Supreme Court cases and briefs are available on Westlaw and Nexis Uni.
Other useful sites include:
The Oyez Project | U.S. Supreme Court (official site) | Finding Supreme Court Records & Briefs (LOC blog) | Landmark Supreme Court Cases (streetlaw.org) | Supreme Court Nominee Info (LOC)
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| If you know the citation (for more information about citations, see below): |
Search for exact citation (with periods) in "citation" field
(347 U.S. 483 )
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Click on cases and then advanced search and enter information in citation box
( 347 US 483 ) |
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| If you know the case name (example: roe v. wade) |
Search for names in "Party Name" field, e.g. roe and wade in Party Name. Tip: phrases do not need quotation marks. |
Use advanced search. Type: title (roe and wade). Tip: phrases must be enclosed in "quotation marks". |
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ABOUT CITATIONS: The easiest way to find a case is by its citation, since many cases have the same or similar names. Be sure to make a note of case's citation if you plan to retrieve it later on.
