Create new Litigation

post

http://127.0.0.1:5001/api/v1/litigation

Create a new litigation case. This endpoint requires a case title and docket number to be provided. User must be a contributor to create a litigation record.

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Body Params

case_title

string

required

The case title or caption for this litigation. Should contain the names of the parties involved.

docket_number

string

required

The docket number for this litigation. This is the unique identifier for the case in the court system.

court_level

string

required

The level of the court where this litigation is being heard. This could be a state court, federal court, or other court system.

jurisdiction

string

required

The geographical or subject matter jurisdiction (e.g., Eastern District, Northern District, County name for state courts) of the court where litigation is being heard.

state

string

required

The state where this litigation is being heard. This should be the two-letter abbreviation for the state.

description

string

A description of the litigation. This could include a summary of the case, the legal issues involved, or other relevant information.

start_date

date

The date when this litigation was filed or initiated.

dispositions

array of objects

A list of any dispositions in this litigation. This could include a settlement, judgment, or other outcome.

dispositions

settlement_amount

number

The amount of any settlement or judgment in this litigation. This should be in USD.

url

uri

A URL to more information about this litigation. This could be a link to a court website such as Court Listener, PACER, or other legal research resources.

defendants

array of strings

required

A list containing the IDs of any officers who are named as defendants in the litigation.

defendants*

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