Using LexisNexis™ by Credit Card

Search Using Your Own Terms

To submit a search using your own terms, click a link in the appropriate category on the "Enter a Legal Citation or Select a Source" form, which appears on the LexisNexis™ by Credit Card main page. A search template displays. Use the Terms field on the template to enter the search terms you want to use for your search.
· You can define relationships between your search terms, using Boolean connectors. Click here for more information about Boolean searching and using connectors.
· If you wish, you can enter your search terms in plain English without having to use any special terms. Click here for information about entering a search term using the system's "natural language" capability.
· The search templates are easy to use; however, if you need more information about the fields, read the Search Tips below the template.
Using the quick search boxes at the top of the main Search page, you can also Shepardize® a case or retrieve a case.