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Technically, the courts do not make laws (in the United States), although they do establish something called common law when ever a judge publishes a decision. Every time a judge publishes an opinion he or she is setting a precedent that other judges within the same jurisdiction will be expected to follow (though there is no requirement that is be followed unless a higher court has established a ruling and even then, on occasion, the lower courts will still present a different ruling) but the actual creation of law is left to legislative bodies of the various states and Congress.
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JordanTechnically, the courts do not make laws (in the United States), although they do establish something called common law when ever a judge publishes a decision. Every time a judge publishes an opinion he or she is setting a precedent that other judges within the same jurisdiction will be expected to follow (though there is no requirement that is be followed unless a higher court has established a ruling and even then, on occasion, the lower courts will still present a different ruling) but the actual creation of law is left to legislative bodies of the various states and Congress.
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Trial courts are more prone to interpret the law whereas appellate courts are more apt to apply the law and make public policy?
False
Who has the power to make dicisions in courts of law?
"The judicial power shall extend to all cases, in law and equity, arising under the ... Most decisions taken in these courts are usually final but they can be reviewed by the .... has to examine the social and political make-up of the Supreme Court.
What is the body of law created by the courts called?
The body of law created by the courts is called a statute. This is a very important type of law.
Which type of courts handle cases for county law violations?
(country courts)
An appellate courts job is to make finding of the law?
(in the US) The question is a true statement, but they are not limited to that specific narrow role.
