Find Precedents

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

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Source Case: Sustainability - Lawn Irrigation Design

Case Number: 22-10

Year: 2022

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
49%
Discussion Similarity Cosine
51%
Provision Overlap Jaccard
36%
Outcome Match Categorical
50%
Subject Tags Jaccard
31%
Principle Tensions Jaccard
0%
What They Share

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

Topics: Employer Faithful Agents and Trustees Duty to Disclose +1

Citations: Case 07-6

Outcome: None vs Unethical

Pattern: Both 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 Unclear

Pattern: Transfer vs Stalemate

Similarity Components
Facts Similarity Cosine
48%
Discussion Similarity Cosine
61%
Provision Overlap Jaccard
25%
Outcome Match Categorical
50%
Subject Tags Jaccard
0%
Principle Tensions Jaccard
0%
What They Share

Provisions: I.1 II.1.a

Topics: Community Service/Civic Affairs Duty to the Public Faithful Agents and Trustees +3

Citations: Case 15-12

Outcome: None vs Ethical

Pattern: Transfer vs Unclear

Similarity Components
Facts Similarity Cosine
39%
Discussion Similarity Cosine
44%
Provision Overlap Jaccard
8%
Outcome Match Categorical
100%
Subject Tags Jaccard
20%
Principle Tensions Jaccard
0%
What They Share

Provisions: I.4

Topics: Employer Faithful Agents and Trustees

Outcome: Both Mixed

Pattern: Both Transfer

Similarity Components
Facts Similarity Cosine
43%
Discussion Similarity Cosine
47%
Provision Overlap Jaccard
27%
Outcome Match Categorical
50%
Subject Tags Jaccard
27%
Principle Tensions Jaccard
0%
What They Share

Provisions: I.1 II.1.f III.2.d

Topics: Public Statements and Criticism Sustainable Development Duty to the Public

Outcome: None vs Unethical

Pattern: Transfer vs Stalemate

Similarity Components
Facts Similarity Cosine
38%
Discussion Similarity Cosine
47%
Provision Overlap Jaccard
0%
Outcome Match Categorical
100%
Subject Tags Jaccard
9%
Principle Tensions Jaccard
0%
What They Share

Topics: Public Statements and Criticism

Outcome: Both Mixed

Pattern: Transfer vs Stalemate

Similarity Components
Facts Similarity Cosine
31%
Discussion Similarity Cosine
48%
Provision Overlap Jaccard
25%
Outcome Match Categorical
50%
Subject Tags Jaccard
27%
Principle Tensions Jaccard
0%
What They Share

Provisions: I.1 II.1.f III.7

Topics: Public Statements and Criticism Unethical Practice by Others Duty to the Public

Outcome: None vs Unethical

Pattern: Both Transfer

Similarity Components
Facts Similarity Cosine
26%
Discussion Similarity Cosine
59%
Provision Overlap Jaccard
25%
Outcome Match Categorical
50%
Subject Tags Jaccard
0%
Principle Tensions Jaccard
0%
What They Share

Provisions: I.1 II.1.a

Topics: Employer Faithful Agents and Trustees Public Statements and Criticism +1

Outcome: None vs Ethical

Pattern: Both Transfer

Similarity Components
Facts Similarity Cosine
25%
Discussion Similarity Cosine
57%
Provision Overlap Jaccard
14%
Outcome Match Categorical
50%
Subject Tags Jaccard
24%
Principle Tensions Jaccard
0%
What They Share

Provisions: I.1 I.4

Topics: Employer Faithful Agents and Trustees Public Statements and Criticism +1

Outcome: None vs Ethical

Pattern: Both Transfer

Similarity Components
Facts Similarity Cosine
28%
Discussion Similarity Cosine
56%
Provision Overlap Jaccard
10%
Outcome Match Categorical
50%
Subject Tags Jaccard
20%
Principle Tensions Jaccard
0%
What They Share

Provisions: III.7

Topics: Public Statements and Criticism Unethical Practice by Others

Outcome: None vs Unethical

Pattern: Transfer vs Stalemate

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