When performing legal research on case law, your goal should be to look for

A) cases on point.
B) cases from the lowest court in your jurisdiction.
C) similar cases.
D) cases from the highest court in your jurisdiction.
E) cases on point and cases from the highest court in your jurisdiction.

Cases On Point

refers to legal cases that are relevant and directly applicable to the matter at hand, often used as precedents.

Lowest Court

The court within a jurisdiction's hierarchy that has the initial responsibility for hearing cases, often referred to as a magistrate or municipal court.

Highest Court

The supreme or highest judicial authority within a jurisdiction, often responsible for final appellate review and decision making in legal cases.