A brief summary of a legal rule or significant facts in a case that precedes the printed opinion in reports.

A database containing page images and searchable text of retrospective legal journals and other legal materials. Hein-On-Line is provided by the William S. Hein & Co., Inc.

The declaration of the conclusion of law reached by the court as to the legal effect of the facts of the case.

A publication that provides detailed information about a certain area of law.