Find Precedents

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This guide explains how to use the Find Precedents feature to locate relevant case law for your legal research.

How to Use Find Precedents

1. Navigate to Find Precedents

   From the NeXa sidebar, select Find Precedents.

   

2. Describe Your Case

   Provide a brief summary of the case facts or the legal issue you are researching (e.g., “A commercial tenant is breaking a lease agreement due to unresolved maintenance issues.”).

3. Set Jurisdiction and Upload Files

   Select the relevant jurisdiction and upload any important documents related to your case to provide additional context.

   

4. Review the Precedents

   NeXa will return a list of relevant cases with summaries and links to the full-text decisions. Use follow-up questions to narrow your search (e.g., “Find cases where the landlord was found liable for failing to make repairs.”).