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The Law Library archives Minnesota appellate court opinions. The archive is searchable. Archived opinions date back to 1996 when the courts began making the slip opinions available electronically.
Federal court decisions have been available online longer. There are a variety of websites that make federal and state opinions available. They vary in coverage, searchability and other features. A recent article reviewed these sites. See, "Ten Places to get Free Cases," 66 Bench and Bar of Minnesota 18 (July 2009). Here are some free sites, in alphabetical order:
Related Topics: Case Reports by Citation; Case Reports by Party Name; Unpublished Decisions.
DISCLAIMER: As librarians and not lawyers, we can suggest resources but cannot give legal advice (such as which form to file), or legal opinions, (such as how a statute might apply to particular facts.) To do so could be considered the unauthorized practice of law. Even though we try to suggest materials that will be of help, further research is usually required to find a complete and correct answer. For many questions, the best answer may be to consult an attorney. For links to resources on finding an attorney, see http://www.lawlibrary.state.mn.us/selfhelp.html#atty.
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