If you already know a case, either by citation (e.g. 2 N.C. 423) or by case name (e.g. Cox v. Jackson), read the case in LexisNexis Academic or Westlaw Campus Research. If you prefer print, try the law reporters listed under Federal Cases and North Carolina Cases.
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If you need a case on a topic, try these:
Westlaw Campus Research leads you easily to topical sources, such as ALR, and you can also find the full text of a case if you have the citation.
American Jurisprudence, 2nd (AmJur2d)
Legal encyclopedia with many case references. Detailed multi-volume index.
Also available online through Westlaw Campus Research.
REF KF 154 .A42
American Law Reports, 2d, 3d, 4th, 5th, and 6th Series (ALR 2d, ALR 3d, ALR 4th, ALR 5th, ALR 6th)
In-depth analysis of legal topics, with citations to relevant cases, case summaries, and full text of highly relevant cases. Also available online through the Westlaw Campus Research database.
REF KF 132 .A52, .A54, .A542, .A543, .A56
American Law Reports Federal (ALR Fed)
Selected federal cases followed by in-depth analysis with summaries and references to other cases. Table of cases and Index volumes at end of set.
Also available online through the Westlaw Campus Research database.
REF KF 105 .A54
Strong's North Carolina Index, 4th
An encyclopedia of North Carolina law, with case references and cross references to federal law on topics.
REF KFN 7449 .S82
West's Federal Practice Digest
Indexes and digests cases from the federal district courts, courts of appeals, and the U. S. Supreme Court.
REF KF 127 .W48 (with earlier editions in REF G-Floor)
Federal Cases
United States Reports (US)
Official edition of the opinions of the US Supreme Court. For recent cases see United States Law Week or Academic Universe (online).
REF KF 101 .U58
Digest of United States Supreme Court Reports
Index and digest of US Supreme Court cases. Table of Cases volumes helpful in identifying and locating cases. Kept current with pocket supplements.
REF KF 101.1 .D5
Shepard's United States Citations
Citations to decisions of the US Supreme Court. Allows users to determine if a decision is still good law--for example, if it has been overturned, etc.
REF KF 101 .U581
United States Supreme Court Decisions; an Index to Excerpts, Reprints, and Discussions
An aid to locating articles in periodicals and books concerning specific Supreme Court decisions. Includes case name index, date of decision, and page reference in US Reports.
REF KF 101.6 .G83 1983
Federal Reporter, 2nd/3rd Series (F.2d and F.3d)
Opinions of the US Courts of Appeals.
REF KF 105 .F42 2d/3d Series
Federal Supplement, 1st/2nd Series (F. Supp. and F. Supp. 2d)
Opinions of the US District Courts and several other specialized federal courts.
REF KF 105 .F43
Shepard's Federal Citations
Citations to federal cases reported in the Federal Reporter and the Federal Supplement. Allows researchers to see if a case is still good law, for example if it has been overturned.
REF KF 105.2 .S44 1995
Encyclopedia of the American Constitution
Authoritative, signed articles on all aspects of the US Constitution. Most articles contain a bibliography of suggested readings. Excellent summaries of major Supreme Court decisions.
REF KF 4548 .E53 2000
Supreme Court Yearbook (1989- )
Annual volumes summarize the Court's activity during the year and contain summaries of all decisions for the year and excerpts from major decisions.
REF KF 101.1 .S87
North Carolina Cases
LexisNexis Academic and Westlaw Campus Research have all of the opinions of the NC courts in full-text. The following print sources provide the full-text of the opinions, too, but add analysis and interpretation.
North Carolina Reports (NC)
Opinions of the NC Supreme Court. Each volume is indexed and contains other useful information about the courts of North Carolina. Headnotes refer to Strong's North Carolina Index.
REF KFN 7445 .N6
North Carolina Court of Appeals Reports (NC App.)
Opinions of the NC Court of Appeals. Each volume is indexed and contains other useful information about the courts of North Carolina. Headnotes refer to Strong's North Carolina Index.
REF KFN 7448 .A2
Strong's North Carolina Index, 4th
An encyclopedia of North Carolina law with case references. Based on headnotes from NC Reports and NC Court of Appeals Reports. Table of Cases and General Index volumes at end of set. Kept current with pocket supplements.
REF KFN 7449 .S82
North Carolina Digest, 2d
Indexes both state and federal cases from North Carolina. Volumes 40 through 43 are indexes, and volume 44 is a table of cases. Kept current with pocket supplements.
REF KFN 7457 .W4
Shepard's North Carolina Citations: Cases and Statutes
Citations to NC Reports and NC Court of Appeals Reports, and to the NC Constitution and the General Statutes of North Carolina. Use Shepard’s to update case law.
REF KFN 7448 .S5
Douglas' Forms
A comprehensive and accurate compilation of legal and business forms for use in the state of North Carolina. Volume 5 contains an index to all forms included.
REF KFN 7468 .D62
North Carolina Attorney General Reports (N.C.A.G.)
Reported opinions of the Attorney General on questions of law submitted by the General Assembly, the Governor, or any other State Officer.
REF STATE M1 1: Vol/no
North Carolina Court System
The official website of the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts. Includes opinions of the NC Court of Appeals and the NC Supreme Courts from the mid-1990s to the present.