60-second version
- Log in with Custom Notes activated on your subscription.
- Open any judgment and click Note in the judgment toolbar.
- Write your note in the modal and save - view all notes later from your account.
In one sentence
Add private research notes to any judgment from the case page Note button when the Notes bonus feature is active on your account.
Before you start
Notes are a bonus feature - not included in free search. You need a logged-in account with an active, non-expired subscription and Custom Notes (or an all-features plan such as Trial, Student, or Biz Plus) activated. Check activation at Dashboard → Profile → Value Added Services/features activated. See Free vs paid features for plan details.
Steps
- Log in to SooperKanoon.
- Confirm Notes appears in your activated features on Dashboard → Profile.
- Open any judgment from Cases search, Advanced Search, or a direct case URL.
- In the Judgment tools toolbar, click Note (sticky-note icon).
- A note modal opens - type your research notes (rich text editing is available in the modal).
- Save the note.
- Repeat on other judgments as needed - each case keeps its own note.
- View usage counts on Dashboard → Home tab under Notes.
What you'll see
When Notes is activated, the Note link opens an in-page modal without leaving the judgment. If Notes is not activated, clicking Note redirects to /notes/ with upgrade information. The Dashboard Home tab shows your total note count alongside Favorites and Tags stats.
Common mistakes
- Clicking Note while logged out - you must sign in; notes are tied to your account.
- Expecting notes on the free tier - notes require a paid or trial subscription with the feature activated.
- Assuming notes appear in PDF downloads - downloaded judgments do not include your private notes.
Tips
- Use notes for procedural postures, client-specific reminders, or links to related cases - keep party-confidential details secure.
- Pair notes with the star Favourite icon to mark cases you have annotated heavily.
- If Notes is missing after signup on Starter/Pro Plus, verify you selected Custom Notes at checkout or email [email protected].