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Use Case

Missing Exhibit and Document Detection

CourtFile flags referenced exhibits, prior orders, and supporting papers that are missing from a filing packet.

Short answer

Missing document detection helps litigation teams catch incomplete filing packets before an attorney relies on an incomplete record. CourtFile compares references across the uploaded documents and surfaces items that need to be located or confirmed.

Best fit

  • Paralegals checking a motion packet before attorney review.
  • Associates inheriting a matter with incomplete files.
  • Litigation support teams standardizing packet completeness checks.

Common inputs

  • Motions, oppositions, replies, and supporting declarations
  • Docket sheets and filing inventories
  • Orders or notices that reference earlier filings and exhibits

What the output includes

Referenced exhibits and attachments not present in the upload
Prior motions, orders, or declarations that need to be located
Source page for each missing-document reference
Completeness notes for the reviewer or matter handoff

Common questions

How does CourtFile find missing exhibits?

CourtFile scans the uploaded filings for references to exhibits, declarations, prior orders, motions, and attachments, then flags references whose corresponding material is not present.

Does a missing-document flag prove the file is missing?

No. It identifies a reference that the reviewer should confirm against the source system, docket, or matter workspace.

Why does packet completeness matter?

A missing exhibit or prior order can change how a motion or deadline is understood. Early flags help the team complete the record before relying on the review.

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