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Yes, if appropriate precedents exist for the case before the court. The US Supreme Court sets binding precedents, meaning lower courts are required to adhere to them (but don't always do so) under the doctrine of stare decisis (Latin: Let the decision stand).
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What type of courts can make precedents?
In most legal systems, higher courts, such as supreme courts or appellate courts, have the authority to establish precedents. These precedents are binding on lower courts within the same jurisdiction, guiding future cases with similar legal issues. In some jurisdictions, administrative courts may also create precedents within their specific areas of law. However, trial courts typically do not create binding precedents, although their decisions can influence future cases.
Are there courts controlled by the US Supreme Court?
Not directly. The US Supreme Court is the highest federal appellate court in the United States. Lower courts are supposed to follow precedents set by the Court's decisions, but the Supreme Court doesn't exercise operational control over the lower courts.
What court sets the binding precedents for federal courts?
Supreme Court
The doctrine of stare decisis binds judges to follow the prior decisions of?
The doctrine of stare decisis binds judges to follow precedents set by higher appellate courts under which jurisdiction the particular lower court falls.For example, in the federal court system US Supreme Court decisions create binding precedents for all US District Courts and US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts; however, Circuit Court decisions only set binding precedents for the US District Courts within their territorial jurisdiction.The exception to this is decisions of the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, which has nationwide jurisdiction (below that of the Supreme Court) over special subject-matter cases.
About 1 4 th of the supreme courts decisions concern appeals from?
About 1 4 th of the supreme courts decisions concern appeals from District Courts
What might happen if decisions of the Supreme Court were not final?
Cases would be tied up in the appellate courts forever, and there would be few established precedents on which to base a decision. Chaos and gridlock.
What is the name for a Supreme Court decisions that will be used to decide future cases?
US Supreme Court opinions (decisions) set binding precedents because all lower courts are required to follow the same reasoning when deciding similar cases under the doctrine of stare decisis (Latin: Let the decision stand).
Are Texas trial courts decisions binding on the Texas Supreme Court?
No. The decisions of the Texas Supreme Court are binding on trial courts in Texas. That is why it is called the Supreme Court.
What are examples to be followed in similar cases as they arise in lower courts or reach the supreme court?
Precedents
What Decision made by judge in the various courts and used as a guide for future decisions are called what?
The decisions are called precedents. Precedents are used as a guide by future court cases with similar fact patterns.
Are precedents the final decisions?
Precedents are the decisions in cases in the PAST. These past cases are used and applied to cases in the courts to provide certainty and consistency in the system of law and justice (no matter what legal system this is regarding).
What is the major reason the US Supreme Court agrees to hear a case?
According to Supreme Court Rule 10, cases involving constitutional issues that conflict with established precedents or unresolved federal questions in which two or more US Court of Appeals Circuit Courts (Circuit splits) or state supreme courts have made contradictory decisions take highest priority.
