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Multi-factor similarity search using provision overlap, semantic similarity, and outcome alignment.

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Source Case: Excess Stormwater Runoff

Case Number: 23-2

Year: 2023

Found 10 Precedents

Ranked by weighted similarity score
Matching Methods:
Cosine Semantic embedding similarity Jaccard Set intersection / union Categorical Exact match scoring
Similarity Components
Facts Similarity Cosine
28%
Discussion Similarity Cosine
48%
Provision Overlap Jaccard
36%
Outcome Match Categorical
100%
Subject Tags Jaccard
36%
Principle Tensions Jaccard
0%
What They Share

Provisions: I.1 I.4 I.6 +1

Topics: Employer Faithful Agents and Trustees Errors +1

Outcome: Both Unclear

Pattern: Both Stalemate

Similarity Components
Facts Similarity Cosine
53%
Discussion Similarity Cosine
65%
Provision Overlap Jaccard
0%
Outcome Match Categorical
100%
Subject Tags Jaccard
38%
Principle Tensions Jaccard
0%
What They Share

Topics: Conflict of Interest Faithful Agents and Trustees Duty to the Public

Outcome: Both Unclear

Pattern: Stalemate vs Transfer

Similarity Components
Facts Similarity Cosine
70%
Discussion Similarity Cosine
66%
Provision Overlap Jaccard
17%
Outcome Match Categorical
50%
Subject Tags Jaccard
21%
Principle Tensions Jaccard
0%
What They Share

Provisions: I.1 I.4

Topics: Employer Faithful Agents and Trustees Duty to the Public

Outcome: None vs Unethical

Pattern: Stalemate vs Transfer

Similarity Components
Facts Similarity Cosine
50%
Discussion Similarity Cosine
64%
Provision Overlap Jaccard
23%
Outcome Match Categorical
50%
Subject Tags Jaccard
27%
Principle Tensions Jaccard
0%
What They Share

Provisions: I.4 I.6 II.4.a

Topics: Employer Faithful Agents and Trustees Conflict of Interest

Citations: Case 14-8

Outcome: None vs Ethical

Pattern: Both Stalemate

Similarity Components
Facts Similarity Cosine
56%
Discussion Similarity Cosine
66%
Provision Overlap Jaccard
18%
Outcome Match Categorical
50%
Subject Tags Jaccard
17%
Principle Tensions Jaccard
0%
What They Share

Provisions: I.1 III.2.d

Topics: Sustainable Development Duty to the Public

Citations: Case 95-5

Outcome: None vs Unethical

Pattern: Both Stalemate

Similarity Components
Facts Similarity Cosine
34%
Discussion Similarity Cosine
49%
Provision Overlap Jaccard
36%
Outcome Match Categorical
50%
Subject Tags Jaccard
40%
Principle Tensions Jaccard
0%
What They Share

Provisions: I.1 I.4 III.1.a +1

Topics: Errors Duty to the Public Faithful Agents and Trustees +3

Outcome: None vs Ethical

Pattern: Stalemate vs Transfer

Similarity Components
Facts Similarity Cosine
47%
Discussion Similarity Cosine
51%
Provision Overlap Jaccard
25%
Outcome Match Categorical
50%
Subject Tags Jaccard
33%
Principle Tensions Jaccard
0%
What They Share

Provisions: I.1 I.4 III.2.d

Topics: Employer Faithful Agents and Trustees Sustainable Development +1

Outcome: None vs Mixed

Pattern: Stalemate vs Transfer

Similarity Components
Facts Similarity Cosine
51%
Discussion Similarity Cosine
53%
Provision Overlap Jaccard
18%
Outcome Match Categorical
50%
Subject Tags Jaccard
20%
Principle Tensions Jaccard
0%
What They Share

Provisions: I.4 I.6

Topics: Employer Faithful Agents and Trustees

Outcome: None vs Mixed

Pattern: Stalemate vs Transfer

Similarity Components
Facts Similarity Cosine
52%
Discussion Similarity Cosine
65%
Provision Overlap Jaccard
12%
Outcome Match Categorical
50%
Subject Tags Jaccard
0%
Principle Tensions Jaccard
0%
What They Share

Provisions: I.1

Topics: Employer Faithful Agents and Trustees Sustainable Development +1

Outcome: None vs Ethical

Pattern: Stalemate vs Unclear

Similarity Components
Facts Similarity Cosine
55%
Discussion Similarity Cosine
63%
Provision Overlap Jaccard
9%
Outcome Match Categorical
50%
Subject Tags Jaccard
0%
Principle Tensions Jaccard
0%
What They Share

Provisions: I.6

Outcome: None vs Unethical

Pattern: Both Stalemate

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