# What happens when I process a duplicate cases pair?

## A comment is added on the New case (either merged of re-parented) 

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## The Parenting relationship is updated

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On the Newer case, Parent Case is updated
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On the Master case, Related Cases are updated
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## Attachments on the Master record are updated.&#x20;

* The new files coming from the duplicate candidate are added to the attachments of the Master
* Duplicate attachments are deleted.

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