Guide to Finding English Cases (UK)
This guide focuses on locating English Cases using resources in the Legal Research Center.
Finding English Cases
Prior to 1865, there was no official series of law reports. Even today, the UK government does not publish an official reporter. However, both its Courts and the Bluebook suggest citing to the English Reports for pre-1865 cases whenever possible.
English Legal History Research Guide
An understanding of English legal primary sources is important for proper research in English legal history. These are general sources in English law, including statutory sources and case reports, and treatises before 1865, surveys of English legal history during certain periods, contemporary works as well as bibliographies.