When using US court records researchers should determine if there are case packets of various court papers in addition to using court references in various court ledgers and journals. These packets of court papers usually include original copies of filings, depositions, court findings, and other material related to the case at hand. Papers were typically folded and placed in one packet which may have been tied with a string or somehow kept together. Filing structure can vary from one location to another. Ledgers and journals duplicate some of what is in these materials, but many times there is information in the case file or packet that is not contained in the bound materials.
Unfortunately not all jurisdictions retained these case files, but when accessing and utilizing any local court records in the US, make certain you have determined if case files or packets are available.
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