Use the KeyCite feature in Westlaw Next to see if a court ruling is still good legal precedent.
Start by finding a case and viewing the full document. Then follow these steps:
(1) Follow the steps to search for a case in Westlaw Next.
(2) While viewing the case see if there is a flag indicated. If so click on it and you will see the history associated with the case.
(3) Scroll through the cases looking for the phrases like these:
- Overruled by
- Abrogation Recognized by
- Called into Doubt by
- Declined to Extend by
- Distinguished by
- Followed with Reservations by
- Limited by
- Limitation of Holding Recognized by
(5) Click on the case citation to read the full text.