judicial precedent
- Created by: sophiagbrown
- Created on: 24-10-14 11:18
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- Judicial Precedent
- definition
- the doctrine is 'to stand by what has been decided'
- types of precedent
- original - this occurs when ther has been no past precedent or legislation on the matter prior
- binding - precedent that must be followed
- persuasive - may be followed by judges if they choose
- over ruling judicial precedent
- distinguishing
- overruling
- disapproving
- definition
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