Laravel 5 Validation unique pass variable placeholder

Question

Is it possible to pass the unique validation method extra where clauses with a variable?

Heres an example:

In my model I have my validation rules.

Answer 1

in Laravel 5, your "public function rules()" is supposed to be in your FormRequest object:

 'required|unique:table,column,user_id,' . $this->input('field-or-whatever-you-need-from-request'),
       ];
    }
}
?>