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The Topic and Key Number System ®  in  the Legal Research Universe West’s Instructional Aids Series
Contents ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],West’s Instructional Aids Series
Introduction Back to Contents
The Doctrine of Precedent ,[object Object],[object Object],Introduction
The Doctrine of Precedent ,[object Object],[object Object],Introduction
National Reporter System, Headnotes, the Key Number System and the Key Number Digests ,[object Object],Introduction
Headnotes in a Case ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Headnote 2 Headnote 1 Introduction
Headnotes (Digest Paragraphs) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Introduction
Headnote and Key Number The point of law discussed in each headnote is assigned to at least one West topic number and key number. Introduction
West’s Key Number Digests ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Introduction
West’s Key Number Digests ,[object Object],[object Object],Introduction
1.  Cases are printed in the National Reporter System reporters.  National Reporter System Topic and Key Number System Digests Headnotes Constitutional Law 1 . 2 . 3 4. 2.  Each point of law discussed in a case is summarized in a headnote. 3.  The point of law in each headnote is assigned a key number(s). 4.  Digests organize all headnotes (digest paragraphs) by key number. 5.  The key number in a digest is used to find other relevant cases. 4 3. 5.
Question ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Question ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The Topic and Key Number System Back to Contents
Headnotes and the Topic and Key Number System ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],The Topic and Key Number System
This headnote summarizes the second point of law discussed in this case on Westlaw. The headnote is assigned to key number 90.1(1.2) under Topic 92  ( Constitutional Law ).  Headnote Key Number 90.1(1.2) Topic Number  (92) Headnote Number (2) The Topic and Key Number System
The West Topic and Key Number System ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],The Topic and Key Number System
The West Topic and Key Number System ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],The Topic and Key Number System
Topics ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],The Topic and Key Number System
Topics and Key Numbers ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],92 Constitutional Law   (Topic)     92V Personal, Civil and Political Rights   (Subheading) 92k90  Freedom of Speech and of the Press    92k90.1  Particular Expressions and Limitations   92k90.1(1.2) k. Election Regulations   (Specific Key Number) The Topic and Key Number System
Topics, Subheadings, and Key Numbers ,[object Object],[object Object],The Topic and Key Number System
Currentness of Topics ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],The Topic and Key Number System
Currentness of Key Numbers ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],The Topic and Key Number System
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],The Topic and Key Number System
Question ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Question ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Key Number Digests Back to Contents
Key Numbers and Key Number Digests ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Digests
Key Number Digests ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Digests
West’s Key Number Digests ,[object Object],Digests
[object Object],[object Object],Digests
Finding and Using Relevant Key Numbers Back to Contents
  Topic Lists in Print Digests ,[object Object],[object Object],Browsing the Topic Hierarchy Finding Relevant Key Numbers in Print
Topic Analysis in Print Digests Browsing the Topic Hierarchy Each topic in a digest set has an Analysis section, providing both broad and detailed outlines of the topic. Broad Analysis Detailed Analysis Finding Relevant Key Numbers in Print
Subjects Included, Subjects Excluded  ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Browsing the Topic Hierarchy Finding Relevant Key Numbers in Print
West’s Analysis of American Law ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Browsing the Topic Hierarchy Finding Relevant Key Numbers in Print
Descriptive Word Index ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Finding Relevant Key Numbers in Print
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Descriptive Word Index Finding Relevant Key Numbers in Print
[object Object],[object Object],Descriptive Word Index Finding Relevant Key Numbers in Print
Secondary Sources’ Library References in Print and on Westlaw Reference to a constitutional law key number for an Am Jur ®  2d  ( American Jurisprudence)  section on Westlaw. Reference to relevant constitutional key numbers in an ALR ®   ( American Law Reports ) article on Westlaw. Finding Relevant Key Numbers in Print and on Westlaw
Using a Known Key Number  in Print Digests ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Using a Known Key Number in Print
Using a Known Key Number in a Westlaw Search   ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Using a Known Key Number on Westlaw
Topic List on Westlaw ,[object Object],Browsing the topic hierarchy ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Finding Key Numbers on Westlaw Key Number & Digest Constitutional Law
[object Object],Browsing the topic hierarchy ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Search Finding Key Numbers on Westlaw 92k91.1(1.2) 1. 2. 2.
Using the Topic List on Westlaw to Perform a Key Number Search   ,[object Object],Databases ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Add Terms Date Finding Key Numbers on Westlaw
Using a Key Number from a Case on Westlaw to Retrieve Other Cases ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Using a  Found Key Number on Westlaw
Search on Westlaw ,[object Object],[object Object],Finding Key Numbers on Westlaw
Search on Westlaw ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Finding Key Numbers on Westlaw
Search on Westlaw ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Finding Key Numbers on Westlaw
The query  di(campaign/s contrib! /s speech) … …  yields 31 cases in the CTA (U.S. Court of Appeals) database.  This headnote is assigned to key number 92k90.1(1.2).  This key number is under the  Constitutional Law  topic, but the results might also include key numbers under  Elections ,  Civil Rights , and other topics. Finding Key Numbers on Westlaw
[object Object],Using a Found Key Number on Westlaw Most Cited Cases Databases Click  Most Cited Cases  link to create a Custom Digest. Select a database. Click   Search . Search
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Using a Found Key Number on Westlaw Custom Digest
The West Topic and Key Number System ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Question ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Question ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
KeySearch  Back to Contents
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],KeySearch KeySearch
KeySearch   in  westlaw.com ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],KeySearch
[object Object],[object Object],KeySearch KeySearch
An Employment Law Issue Sue had been employed by the Busy Bee Corporation for several years. Busy Bee is a 20-person, family-run business and Sue had always had smooth relationships with family  members and good job reviews.  Last year, Sue began living with Roger. The Busy Bee owners did not say anything directly to Sue, but she knew her living arrangements upset the very conservative family. Relations with family members soured and soon her job reviews  expressed dissatisfaction with her work. Sue was fired for unsatisfactory performance. KeySearch Can Sue claim discrimination based on her status as an  unmarried person?
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Let’s choose  Employment Law  to find an answer to Sue’s legal dilemma. KeySearch Employment Law
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],KeySearch Discrimination
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],KeySearch Marital or Familial Status Discrimination Path ,[object Object],[object Object]
KeySearch  gives us the option of retrieving reported or  unreported cases, encyclopedias, treatises,  law reviews and journals, and many other secondary sources. KeySearch
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],KeySearch All State Cases Query Editor Key Numbers
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],KeySearch Search
[object Object],[object Object],KeySearch
Use the  Term  arrows to move to the highlighted search terms to quickly identify the most relevant portions of these documents. KeySearch Terms
[object Object],[object Object],KeySearch Scan
Here is the list that is displayed when we enter  marital familial in the  Scan  text box. The  KeySearch  path we chose by pointing and clicking is included in results above. KeySearch
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],KeySearch
Question ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Question ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
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Topic And Key Numbers Complete Show

  • 1. The Topic and Key Number System ® in the Legal Research Universe West’s Instructional Aids Series
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  • 9. Headnote and Key Number The point of law discussed in each headnote is assigned to at least one West topic number and key number. Introduction
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  • 12. 1. Cases are printed in the National Reporter System reporters. National Reporter System Topic and Key Number System Digests Headnotes Constitutional Law 1 . 2 . 3 4. 2. Each point of law discussed in a case is summarized in a headnote. 3. The point of law in each headnote is assigned a key number(s). 4. Digests organize all headnotes (digest paragraphs) by key number. 5. The key number in a digest is used to find other relevant cases. 4 3. 5.
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  • 17. This headnote summarizes the second point of law discussed in this case on Westlaw. The headnote is assigned to key number 90.1(1.2) under Topic 92 ( Constitutional Law ). Headnote Key Number 90.1(1.2) Topic Number (92) Headnote Number (2) The Topic and Key Number System
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  • 35. Topic Analysis in Print Digests Browsing the Topic Hierarchy Each topic in a digest set has an Analysis section, providing both broad and detailed outlines of the topic. Broad Analysis Detailed Analysis Finding Relevant Key Numbers in Print
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  • 41. Secondary Sources’ Library References in Print and on Westlaw Reference to a constitutional law key number for an Am Jur ® 2d ( American Jurisprudence) section on Westlaw. Reference to relevant constitutional key numbers in an ALR ® ( American Law Reports ) article on Westlaw. Finding Relevant Key Numbers in Print and on Westlaw
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