Understanding Case Citators

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In this latest video blog Natalie gives a brief overview of some of the differences between databases on the market and in particular the case citators including CaseBaseFirstPointLawCite and Jade Barnet.

A case citator provides a summary of the case, and importantly tells us what has happened since the case. Specifically, have the courts continued to follow the principal of law from a specific case?

You need to be aware that each product has its positive points and limitations. For example, the scope of the service – particularly in relation to timeframe, and to the editor’s selection of cases listed. Natalie discusses when you may use one resource over another, and gives some examples.