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Doctrinalism relies on the principle of stare decisis.Judicial restraint relies on a narrow interpretation of the text of the Constitution and the Framers' inferred intent in decision-making. If the precedent being relied upon under stare decisis was made using judicial restraint, then adhering to the precedent also involves judicial restraint; if the controlling precedent being used represents an instance of judicial activism, then upholding the precedent also requires a (lesser) degree of judicial activism.The concepts of judicial restraint and judicial activism relate to decisions based on a particular theoretical view of the Constitution and its purpose. Stare decisis relates to consistency in upholding case law, regardless of whether the precedent was originally determined via activism or restraint.
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Precedent is a component of common law
Common law is a legal system derived from judicial decisions and precedent, where courts interpret and apply the law. Roman law, on the other hand, was a legal system developed in ancient Rome based on written statutes and codes. Common law relies heavily on precedent, while Roman law emphasized codification and abstract legal principles.
The Common Law
The Common Law
Historical precedent
common law is based on precedent rather on statute law
All published opinions (majority, concurring, dissenting, etc.) except per curiam (unsigned opinions) may be cited as precedent. Supreme Court opinions supersede all lower court opinions, and set binding precedents which both federal and state courts* are supposed to adhere to under the doctrine of stare decisis.* US Supreme Court decisions only apply to state courts if they involve incorporated parts of the Bill of Rights or other applicable amendments.
Common law is based on custom and precedent, whereas statutory law is based on legislated statutes.
Common Law is made by judges particularly in areas of torts and contracts. Marbury vs. Madison is a famous case in which the U.S. Supreme Court decided that it had a right to review and strike down laws made by Congress even though nothing in the U.S. Constitution gave the court that power. Jury decisions do not set legal precedent.
The reasoning upon which a court ruling was based is known as the legal rationale. This consists of the legal principles, precedents, and reasoning that influenced the court's decision.