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If supreme court justice were to argue using a precedent what might he or she do?
Site other cases that came to similar conclusions
Why do justices precedents in majority opinions and dissents?
To show that other cases with similar circumstances came to a similar decision
What cases are bound by a decision of a state appeals court?
Decisions made by a state appeals court are binding on lower courts within the same state, meaning that trial courts must follow the legal principles established by the appeals court. Additionally, the decisions are typically binding on subsequent cases involving similar facts and legal issues within that jurisdiction. However, these decisions do not bind other state appeals courts or federal courts, as they operate under different jurisdictions and legal precedents.
What is a previous case that gives guidance to other judges hearing similar cases?
Precedent
A previous case offering guidance to other judges hearing similar cases is called what?
Precedent
What law is based on operating through the use of individual cases as precedents for future decisions?
Case law is based on the precedents and and legal principles applied by other courts in previous cases.
Why do justices use precedents in majority opinions and dissents?
To show that other cases with similar circumstances came to a similar decision
Is it voluntary to go to a nursing home?
In some cases it is voluntary and in other cases it is not. Seniors who give Power of Attorney for medical decisions, usually to their children, may have no choice in the decision to go to a nursing home.
The supreme court has original jurisdiction in cases?
involving two or more states
What court reviews decisions of lower courts and administrative agencies?
Twelve of the thirteen US Court of Appeals Circuit Courtshave appellate jurisdiction over cases heard in the 94 US District Courts. The Circuit Courts review decisions or other facets of cases that have been sent them on appeal.
What does it mean for a Supreme Court decision to serve as a precedent?
other courts use the decision as a guideline when they rule on similar cases
When a decision is made what two things is a decision maker considering?
Two things a decision maker considers when making a decision are future costs and benefits of the decision. Other things are sometimes considered when making decisions including future consequences of the decision.
