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What is it called when a judge makes a legal decision that sets a standard for subsequent cases?
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Legal Precedent
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Definition of judicial precedence?
A judicial decision that may be used as a standard in subsequent similar cases.
A judicial decision that establishes a rule for settling subsequent cases of a similar nature is a?
Precedent
What decision created new standard for judging constitutionality in gender discrimination cases?
gender
Reed decision created a new standard for judging constitutionality in these cases?
d. gender
The Reed decision created a new standard for judging constitutionality in these types of discrimination cases?
Gender.
Court rule bearing on subsequent legal decisions in similar cases is called?
Stare Decisis
A court rule bearing on subsequent legal decisions in similar cases is called what?
Earlier cases can be cited as precedent in later cases, either binding or advisory.
The burden of proof standard used in civil cases is called?
preponderance of evidence
What are the importance of casing?
Precedents cases a case previously decided that serves as a legal guide for the resolution of subsequent cases.
Is it true that in Chief Justice Warren Burger's decision in Reed v Reed a new standard for judging constitutionality in sex discrimination cases was found?
Yes Its True.
How are decided cases used in court?
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).
What are the importance of precedents cases?
Precedents cases a case previously decided that serves as a legal guide for the resolution of subsequent cases.
