How to Close a Matter in Eve

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Overview

Closing a matter archives it. It moves off the active matters list onto the Closed tab, and everything in it stays intact: documents, sessions, drafts, notes and agent output.

Closing is reversible. A closed matter can be reopened at any time. It is the safe option whenever a case is finished but the file may still be needed.

Close a Matter

  1. Go to the Matters page.

  2. Hover over the matter. Action options appear on the row.

  3. Select Close. The matter moves to the Closed tab and leaves the active list.

Reopen a Closed Matter

  1. Open the Closed tab.

  2. Find the matter.

  3. Select Reopen. The matter returns to the active list with everything intact.

Closing Is Not Deleting

Closing archives the matter and keeps the data. A closed matter still counts toward your firm's matter usage.