Library

Online cases are available from LexisNexis AU, FirstPoint, Westlaw, CCH, Lexis.com and a variety of other sources. The first step is to determine which online service has the set of laws reports you require.

LexisNexis AU tips:

To locate a copy of this case: Davern v Messel

• Connect to LexisNexis AU from the Law page.
  Path: Library -> Subject Guides -> Law -> LexisNexis AU
• Select Find summary or full text of case (1) from the Common Tasks drop down menu. 
• Enter the name of one of the parties (2) or the citation and press the GO button (3).

FirstPoint tips:

To locate a copy of this case: Davern v Messel (1984) 155 CLR 21.

• Connect to Firstpoint from the Law page.
  Path: Library -> Subject Guides -> Law -> FirstPoint
• Insert the case citation in the Citation search box and click on the Search button.
  
  
  
• Another approach is to enter the name of one of the parties in the Case Name search box and click on the Search button.
  
• To view the PDF version, click on the PDF link here:
  
  

Westlaw tips:

To locate a copy of this case: Davern v Messel (1984) 155 CLR 21

• Connect to Westlaw Australia from the Law page.
  Path: Library -> Subject Guides -> Law -> Westlaw
• Insert the case citation in the Find by citation search window and click on the GO button.
  
  
• Another approach is to click on Find by Title (1), and enter the names of one of the parties (2) and then click on the GO button (3).