Using print sources to research case law

Sometimes you may need to, or prefer to, research case law using print sources. To identify cases by subject, you’ll need to use a print digest that covers your jurisdiction. For a short video on how to use digests, click here. For detailed instructions on using the West digest system, click here or click here for a powerpoint that walks you through, step-by-step, in using the print digest system.. For information regarding the jurisdictions covered by state and regional reporters, click here. For information regarding where to find decisions of the federal courts (online and in print), click here.