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Figure 12.2 shows an example of case history information.
Figure 12.2: KeyCite history of the case
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Customizing the History You View
When you are viewing the full KeyCite history result, you can show only negative history by
clicking the arrow immediately following Limit KeyCite History Display at the bottom of the
page and choosing Show Negative Treatment Only from the menu that is displayed. You can
also choose Exclude Court Documents from the menu to exclude court documents from the
KeyCite history result. To return to the full history, click Cancel Limits at the bottom of
the page.
Displaying Direct History in Graphical View
While viewing a case or its KeyCite history result in text view (Figure 12.2), you can click Direct
History (Graphical View) on the Links tab to display the direct history of the case in an easy-toread
graphical view (Figure 12.3). The case you are checking in KeyCite is clearly marked, and
arrows clarify the route of the case through the courts. Both prior and subsequent history of the
case is displayed, with each court decision referenced in a box at the appropriate trial or
appellate level. The boxes include links to the full text of the decisions, as well as to related court
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