Civil Case Checker — Free Legal Case Red Flag Checker

Answer 8 questions about your contract, property, or other civil dispute and see which issues deserve a closer look.

This tool is free and requires no account. Answer each question Yes or No — the tool flags which answers indicate a potential issue and explains why it matters.

Civil Case Checker — 8 Screening Questions

  1. [Documentation] Do you have the full agreement — and every amendment — in writing? The signed contract, change orders, and any email modifications.

    Why it matters: Civil disputes turn on the written terms. Missing amendments and side agreements are where cases get lost.

  2. [Contradictions] Do the other side's current statements contradict their own documents or earlier emails? Positions taken now that conflict with what they wrote before the dispute.

    Why it matters: A party's own prior writings are the most credible impeachment evidence available — if you can cite the exact document and date.

  3. [Damages Proof] Have you calculated and documented your actual losses? Invoices, receipts, bank records, and a written damages tally.

    Why it matters: Courts award what you prove, not what you feel. An undocumented damages number invites the court to award nothing.

  4. [Discovery Conduct] Has the other side ignored formal demands or discovery requests? Unanswered demand letters, incomplete document production, or missed response deadlines.

    Why it matters: Ignored discovery is sanctionable — but only if you've tracked exactly what was requested, when, and what never arrived.

  5. [Deadlines] Do you know the filing deadline for your claim? Statutes of limitations vary by state and claim type — contract, fraud, and property claims each have their own clock.

    Why it matters: The limitations clock may already be running from the date of breach or discovery. Missing it ends the claim regardless of merit.

  6. [Evidence Gaps] Are there witnesses or records you haven't collected yet? People who saw the deal or the breach, and records held by third parties.

    Why it matters: Memories fade and third-party records get purged. Identifying and preserving evidence early is free; recreating it later often isn't possible.

  7. [Discovery Conduct] Is the other side holding documents or recordings they refuse to share? Records you know exist that they won't produce voluntarily.

    Why it matters: Known-but-withheld evidence is exactly what formal discovery tools are built to reach — but you have to be able to name what's missing.

  8. [Deadlines] Have any deadlines or court orders in the case already been missed? By you or by the other side — scheduling orders, response dates, or hearing requirements.

    Why it matters: Missed deadlines can sometimes be fixed if addressed fast — and the other side's misses can be leveraged. Either way, they need attention now.

What to Do With Your Results

Each flagged answer represents a potential gap or vulnerability in your case. Justice222 provides AI-powered tools to analyze these issues in depth — from contradiction detection to motion generation — after you upload your case documents.