Overview
The New Cases Detail Page in the Legal Management Tool (LMT) provides a comprehensive view of all relevant case information. This page is designed to help you efficiently manage and track your cases by presenting crucial details in one place. Here’s a breakdown of the key features and how you can navigate through them.
Case Information
At the top of the page, you will find essential details about the case, including:
Case Number: A unique identifier assigned to the case.
Case Title: A brief description of the case subject.
Filing Date: The date the case was officially filed.
Case Stage: The current phase of the case (e.g., pre-trial, hearing, judgment).
Parties Involved
This section provides a comprehensive list of all parties involved in the case. It typically includes:
Plaintiff: The individual or entity that initiates the lawsuit.
Defendant: The individual or entity being accused or sued.
Third Parties: Any additional participants relevant to the case, such as witnesses or co-defendants.
This information serves as a quick reference to identify all parties involved in the legal matter and their respective roles.
Orders and Hearings
If any orders have been issued or hearings scheduled for the case, you can view them in this section. These are essential updates that help you stay on top of critical developments:
Orders:
This displays any judgments, rulings, or directives issued by the court. These documents are crucial for understanding the legal decisions that affect your case.
If you wish to download copies of the orders and judgments, simply click on the Download button. This action allows you to save these documents for your records or further review.
Hearings:
Shows scheduled or past hearings associated with the case.
To review the proceedings of a specific hearing, click on the Eye button. This will allow you to access the detailed records of what transpired during that hearing.
Action Menu (Three Dots Icon)
On the top-right corner of the page, you will notice a three-dots icon (⋮). This action menu gives you two options to manage your case:
Add Case to Tracker: This option allows you to add the case into your my case section, making it easier to monitor progress and access it quickly from your tracker list.
Remove Case from List: If a case is no longer relevant to you and you don't want it to appear in your My Cases section, you can remove it from the list.
Map to Existing Case: If you wish to map this case to any of your manually entered cases, you can use this option to link them for better tracking and organization.
The New Cases Detail Page is an integral feature of the Legal Management Tool, designed to provide you with all the necessary information to manage your legal cases effectively. By understanding the layout and functionality of this page, you can streamline your case management process, stay organized, and ensure that you are always aware of critical developments in your legal matters.