Real court cases, explained in plain English.

The Wikipedia for law cases.

We read published court opinions and explain what happened, what the court decided, and why it matters — no legal jargon, every summary linked to the official opinion.

397cases explained
4states covered
7areas of law
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Criminal DefenseCriminal Defense

Charges, rights, and appeals — how criminal cases actually play out.

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Employment LawEmployment Law

Firings, discrimination, and retaliation — what the law protects at work.

66 cases explained →
Family LawFamily Law

Divorce, custody, and support — how courts untangle family disputes.

54 cases explained →
Landlord-TenantLandlord-Tenant

Evictions, leases, and repairs — the rules of renting, tested in court.

65 cases explained →
Medical MalpracticeMedical Malpractice

When medical care goes wrong — the standard hospitals and doctors are held to.

60 cases explained →
Personal InjuryPersonal Injury

Slip-and-falls, car accidents, and injury claims — how courts decide who pays.

49 cases explained →
Real EstateReal Estate

Closings, contracts, and property fights — deals that ended up in court.

48 cases explained →

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02 — PLAIN ENGLISH

What happened, the legal question, the ruling, and why it matters. Two-minute read, two-minute video.

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