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What is an example of a precedent in relation to interpreting law?
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∙ 9y ago
A precedent is a case that set the basis for any later case to be judged on, if it has the same principles. This is so cases of the same type may get the same outcome, depending on the circumstances.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 11y ago"Precedent" is a term often heard in legal discussions, but what does it mean? It's simply a closed legal case that sets the tone for how a particular law has been interpreted by courts in the past. One famous example is the "Scopes Monkey Trial," which set a precedent as to how the subject of evolution in schools would be handled in the US.
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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.
What is the power of court?
Pronouncing judgment in a given criminal case is an example of a reactive power that the courts do have. Interpreting the law to the accused is another example.
What is a body of law based on custom tradition and precedent set in past court cases?
Precedent is a component of common law
What is a condition precedent?
A condition precedent is a fact [act or event] which must exist or occur before a duty of immediate performance of a promise arises. (A condition precedent initiates a duty). Example, taken from law. com law dictionary: If the ship makes it to shore, the buyer agrees to pay for the freight on the ship and then unload it.
What power of the courts is reactive?
Pronouncing judgment in a given criminal case is an example of a reactive power that the courts do have. Interpreting the law to the accused is another example.
What is an example of binding precedent in English law?
Daniels v white(1938) decision was based upon Donoghue v Stephenson
What does interpreting laws mean?
Interpreting law means how you understand and apply law for effective cause.
What is the law made by judiciary known as?
Precedent
What is another term for case law?
"Precedent"?
What is a system of a law based on precedent and customs called?
The Common Law
What is a system of law based on precedent a customs called?
The Common Law
What is the alternative of precedent law?
Where the law does not set a precedent to be followed by Courts lower in the Court hierarchy, it must turn to the Statute (or legislation) that is prescribed in that area
