case precedent

What Is Precedential Value Of A Case?

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What Is Precedential Value Of A Case? Published opinions have precedential value. A case coming from a higher court can become binding (mandatory authority) on all of the lower courts within its system when the facts and legal issues are similar. Opinions by the U.S. Supreme Court are binding on all of the federal courts

What Does The Term Case Precedent Mean?

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What Does The Term Case Precedent Mean? Precedent refers to a court decision that is considered as authority for deciding subsequent cases involving identical or similar facts, or similar legal issues. Precedent is incorporated into the doctrine of stare decisis and requires courts to apply the law in the same manner to cases with the