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The previously decided cases are called precedents. The US Supreme Court "opinion of the Court" (the official decision in a case) sets a binding precedent, meaning all other courts are supposed to adhere to the Supreme Court's legal or constitutional interpretation (are "bound" by the decision) when deciding future cases.
Using a previous court decision to support your case is called citing precedent.
The doctrine encouraging the use of precedents is stare decisis (Latin: let the decision stand).
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoDecided case are called "precedents" and they are used to decide present and future cases that are very similar to all the prior decided cases. They are basically guidelines to future cases.
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∙ 12y agoif it sounds the same or the same rule applys
Added: It is known as following precedent.
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What are two cases that will be decided in this session?
High court finds hundreds of labor cases were improperly decided
What trial shall not be trial by jury?
Custody cases are cases that are not decided upon by a jury. Traffic court cases are also not cases decided upon by a jury.
What does 'disposed cases' mean in reference to the U.S. Supreme Court?
"Disposed cases" generally means cases which have been decided.
Who decided whether or not the Supreme Court will review a cases?
who decides whether or not the supreme court will review a case
Is i ever possible for cases involving the same issue to be decided differently in different courts of a court system?
Is it ever possible for cases involving the same issue to be decided differently in different costs of a court system
What is custom of already decided cases is called in Canadian court system?
civil law
Congress decided to create the courts of appeals because of what?
The supreme Court was overwhelmed by cases.
Why don't easy cases reach US Supreme Court?
Easy cases are adjudicated by lower courts. Harder cases are decided by the higher courts.
What is one way that cases can be decided out of the court?
Civil cases can be "settled" out of court, if the parties are able to reach an agreement. Criminal cases may be plea-bargained if the defendant agrees to the conditions offered by the prosecuting attorney.
Who determines which federal court shall hear a case involving piracy?
It's decided by location. The court in Chicago hears cases for northern Illinois, the court in Los Angeles hears cases for central Califirnia, etc.
How are criminal cases settled?
Most "criminal court cases" are decided by the accused. It is you who has control over your destiny. 90% of criminal defendants plea out!
What are prior court decisions?
They are called "precedents of law" and affect how similar present or future cases are decided.
