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a legal precedent is principles of law set down by a higher court that are binding on lower courts in the same hierachy
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What term describes a ruling in an earlier legal case that is similar to a current case?
Precedent
How do you spell presdent?
president (job) precedent (legal)
What did The Kalamazoo Case 1874 set a legal precedent for?
The Kalamazoo Case of 1874 set a precedent that taxing citizens for secondary education (post elementary school) was legal.
What is it called when a judge makes a legal decision that sets a standard for subsequent cases?
Legal Precedent
Precedent system is sucesful?
No. It has warped the US legal system badly.
What legal precedent does the California vs Acevedo case have?
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What has the author A Lakshminath written?
A. Lakshminath has written: 'Precedent in Indian Law' 'Precedent in the Indian legal system' -- subject(s): Stare decisis
What does it mean when a judge follows a legal precedent?
"Precedent" means "that which comes before". In making an interpretation of the law, judges will examine the decisions of judges who decided similar cases. If the case is sufficiently similar (the legal term for this is "on point"), the judge will adopt the reasoning of the earlier judge. This is called following a precedent.
When does it mean a judge follows a legal precedent?
"Precedent" means "that which comes before". In making an interpretation of the law, judges will examine the decisions of judges who decided similar cases. If the case is sufficiently similar (the legal term for this is "on point"), the judge will adopt the reasoning of the earlier judge. This is called following a precedent.
An earlier court decision that guides judges decisions in later cases?
A precedent is a principle or rule that was established in a previous legal case. Precedent is used in cases with similar facts and background. The use of precedent allows for stability in common law rulings.
What a precedent is and how it relates to interpreting law?
Precedent, in legal terms, is the decision of judges in similar court cases to yours. If there is a previous case that is similar with a decision, the judge must follow the precedent unless the facts are distinguishable.
Whwt is meant by judicial precedent?
Judicial precedent refers to a legal case that establishes a principle or rule that can be applied by other court or other judicial body
