Search for cases by keywords

You can use keywords to search for cases in Westlaw
Edge
.
When searching for cases, sometimes you may only have a few keywords to start your research.
  1. Enter a plain language search or a Boolean Terms and Connectors search at the top of any page.
    For Boolean Terms and Connectors search, you need to use quotations around the phrase, or use connectors between words. For example, "abnormally dangerous activity or reasonable /s person".
  2. As you begin typing your search terms, a drop-down box will populate with suggestions. When applicable, documents that match your search will appear in a drop-down box below your query.
  3. Select a link in the Cases section to jump to that document, or select enter to run your search in all legal content, including cases.
  4. You can filter your results to a particular jurisdiction after you run the search.
    1. Select
      All Federal
      on the search bar.
      Select All Federal to open jurisdiction selection when you search.
    2. Choose up to three jurisdictions, then select
      Save
      .

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