![Page 1: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
RESEARCH REFRESHERPUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
![Page 2: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
DONDON’’T PANIC !T PANIC !
You know more You know more than you think than you think
you do.you do.
![Page 3: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
UNDERSTAND YOUR ASSIGNMENT
FactsResourcesTime FrameResult
![Page 4: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
MAKE FRIENDS WITH YOUR FIRM/COURT LIBRARIAN
Make sure to attend the library orientation.
Ask about in-house databases and newsletters or other practitioner-oriented materials on your topic.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions (even “stupid” ones).
![Page 5: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
STEP 1:ANALYZE THE FACTS
Who is involved?
What is involved?
When did the important events occur?
Where did the important events happen?
Why did people act as they did?
![Page 6: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
STEP 2:FRAME THE ISSUE
PRELIMINARY ANALYSISInter-relationship between the legal theory and the facts (who, what, when, where, why)
Relief the client is seeking
Procedure
MAKE AN OUTLINE
![Page 7: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
STEP 3: MAKE A RESEARCH PLAN
How much time?
Which resources?
Terms of art?
Search queries?
![Page 8: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
STEP 4: START WITH SECONDARY SOURCES
law review articlesencyclopediastreatisesnutshellshornbooksALRannotations
![Page 9: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
STEP 5: FIND PRIMARY MATERIALS
Use two independent methods to find statutes, regulations and cases.
Always update statutes, regulations and cases to make sure they are still good law!
![Page 10: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
WHICH SOURCE IS BEST?Secondary sources give you a coherent picture of the law, but may not be comprehensive.
Digests, annotated codes, keyword searches are more exhaustive, but don’t evaluate the material.
West topic/key number searches are more efficient for finding cases by issue than by fact pattern.
Keyword searches onlineare good for finding cases by fact pattern, but it can be hard to find cases on procedural issues, and they are not always accurate or complete.
![Page 11: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
LEARN TO SEARCH EFFECTIVELY
Make sure to ask if you may use Lexis or Westlaw for a particular project.
Before you go online get some background knowledge of your topic and determine what your search will be.
Search in the smallest database possible.
![Page 12: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
![Page 13: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
USING THE INTERNET FOR LEGAL RESEARCHThe Internet is most useful for finding recent documents and information that’s likely to be on a specific site.
The Internet can be hard to search, and web sites must be evaluated for reliability.
![Page 14: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
![Page 15: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
![Page 16: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
![Page 17: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
![Page 18: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
![Page 19: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
NO LUCK?Ask if there are other sources you should look at.
Make sure you understand the question.
“10 minute rule”
![Page 20: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
WHEN AM I DONE?deadline/budget
review your assignment and research plan
look in the really important places (secondary sources, annotated code(s), 2 case finding methods)
update primary materials
analyze the most recent documents
“closure”
![Page 21: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
1. Under what circumstances can a successorcorporation be held liable for products of its predecessor in a products liability case?
When you’re not an expert, start with secondary sources to get an overview of the topic and cites to cases/statutes:Nutshellsencyclopedias (AmJur [Lexis & Westlaw], CJS [Westlaw])ALR annotations [Lexis & Westlaw] books/articles
![Page 22: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
![Page 23: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
![Page 24: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
![Page 25: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
2. HOW DO YOU FIND THE CITE FOR INGRAHAM v. WRIGHT?
Use the features of Lexis & WestlawWestlaw: FIND or “field” searchLexis: GET A DOCUMENT or “segment” search
“Table of Cases” in print digest
![Page 26: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
SEGMENT/FIELD SEARCH
![Page 27: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
![Page 28: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
2. HOW DO YOU FIND MORE CASES THAT DEAL WITH THE SAME ISSUE AS INGRAHAM v. WRIGHT?
Use terminology from a case to do key word searching
Look at cases cited in the case
Shepardize of KeyCite the case
Use the features of Lexis & Westlaw!!!Westlaw: Topic/key number search using headnotesfrom your caseLexis: “More like this” / “Headnotes - Core Concepts ”/“Core Terms”
![Page 29: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
![Page 30: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
![Page 31: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
![Page 32: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
![Page 33: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/33.jpg)
3. Where would you look for citations to cases that say there has to be consideration to make a binding contract?
To find cases that define terms:Words & Phrases [Westlaw]
If you can’t find a case:
Restatement of Contracts [Lexis & Westlaw]
Law Dictionary (Black's) [Westlaw]
Major treatise (e.g., Corbin on Contracts) [Lexis & Westlaw both contain selected treatises]
![Page 34: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/34.jpg)
![Page 35: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/35.jpg)
![Page 36: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/36.jpg)
![Page 37: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/37.jpg)
![Page 38: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/38.jpg)
![Page 39: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/39.jpg)
![Page 40: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/40.jpg)
![Page 41: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/41.jpg)
![Page 42: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/42.jpg)
4. Where do you look to see which states have laws that govern interest rates on consumer contracts, and to get cites for the statutes?
If your first reactionto a research assignment is: “Yikes, I don’t know whereto begin!”
Your first step should be to talk to a librarian.
![Page 43: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/43.jpg)
4. Where do you look to see which states have laws that govern interest rates on consumer contracts, and to get cites for the statutes?
National Survey of State Laws [Westlaw: SURVEYS database]
Martindale-Hubbell Digest of State Laws [Lexis: MARHUB;MHDIG]
Other Secondary Source:Subject compilations of state lawsLaw Review Articles Encyclopedias, ALR, and treatises
![Page 44: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/44.jpg)
![Page 45: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/45.jpg)
![Page 46: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/46.jpg)
![Page 47: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/47.jpg)
![Page 48: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/48.jpg)
![Page 49: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/49.jpg)
![Page 50: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/50.jpg)
![Page 51: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/51.jpg)
OTHER SECONDARY SOURCES
subject compilations of state laws
law review articles
encyclopedias, ALR
treatises
![Page 52: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/52.jpg)
5. How do you determine if there is an N.C. state statute that protects new car buyers?
Check a Secondary Source: a state legal encyclopedia is a good place to start
![Page 53: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/53.jpg)
All Databases > U.S. State Materials > North Carolina> Forms, Treatises, CLEs and Other Practice Material
![Page 54: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/54.jpg)
![Page 55: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/55.jpg)
![Page 56: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/56.jpg)
![Page 57: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/57.jpg)
![Page 58: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/58.jpg)
![Page 59: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/59.jpg)
5. How do you determine if there is an N.C. state statute that protects new car buyers?
Search in a statute book or database.
Annotated codes include research aids and summaries of cases decided under the statutes.
![Page 60: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/60.jpg)
![Page 61: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/61.jpg)
![Page 62: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/62.jpg)
![Page 63: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/63.jpg)
![Page 64: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/64.jpg)
![Page 65: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/65.jpg)
![Page 66: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/66.jpg)
ALWAYS UPDATE STATUTES!
Search the public law and bill databases by key word or using the cite as a search query. Use Shepard’s or KeyCite. Check pocket parts (or pamphlets) & advance sheets for print code.
![Page 67: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/67.jpg)
![Page 68: SAIL INTO SUMMER - Duke University School of Law](https://reader031.vdocuments.site/reader031/viewer/2022012502/617bb25a0a2ff63e67138e07/html5/thumbnails/68.jpg)