Case Authority Log
$5.00
A worksheet to record each authority: citation, court, date, binding or persuasive, holding in your words and whether it is still good law.
| Type | Research checklist |
|---|---|
| Edition | 1.0 |
| Revised | 2026-10-23 |
| Jurisdiction | General — not specific to any court |
| Formats | DOCX |
Educational template. You choose and write all case content. Not reviewed for your jurisdiction or situation; check your court's rules before filing.
Description
The Case Authority Log is a research checklist from Lawtopolis. A table for tracking every authority you find: citation, court and date, whether it binds your court, the rule it states in your own words, and the date you confirmed it is still good law.
What is in the case authority log
Your download includes these files:
- Case Authority Log (DOCX)
Each file is editable, so you can type your own information straight into it. In addition, every template is general and is not tied to any one court.
How to use the case authority log
Add one row per authority. Record the official source link so you can recheck it later.
First, read your court’s rules so you know what the finished document must contain. Next, fill in your own information. Then compare the result with the rules one more time before you file or serve anything.
Check your court’s rules first
Courts set their own formatting and filing rules. For example, they may set margins, font size, line spacing and page limits. Also, many courts publish their own mandatory forms, and you must use those where they exist. Federal rules are available from the federal judiciary. For state courts, start with our state procedures guide.
Important limits
- This is an educational template. It contains no case facts or arguments — you choose and write all content.
- Courts set their own formatting, filing and local rules. Check the rules of your court before filing.
- Not reviewed for your jurisdiction or situation. Not legal advice.
Licensed for use in your own matters. Download from your account after purchase.
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