In general, yes. Cases are, with some exceptions, are part of the public record. However, "public" doesn't mean you can walk into the courthouse and demand to see the original case files. Unless you are in the legal field or have a vested interest in the case, you'll probably be denied. The courts just can't allow the general public to rifle indiscriminately through their files. Find out what court litigated the case, then find out their procedures for getting the required information. Expect to pay for it too - per page - thousands and thousands of pages. Cases may also be available through services like Westlaw, but again, the service is expensive.
2006-07-08 10:48:57
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answered by HoneySuite 5
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I am not familiar with the case. To look up a case, it is useful to know what court it is in. I.e. if it is in a state district court (also sometimes called circuit court), or a federal court.
If you know the case number that would be helpful as well. If it is an appeallate case, providing the state and/or appellate level is needed. If you can get me that information, I can probably find it for you. (It would also be very helpful to know the year the case was decided, to help differentiate if there are multiple cases with the same name)
2006-07-08 10:43:53
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answered by Phil R 5
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