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Author Fix, Michael P, 1980- author.

Title U.S. Supreme Court doctrine in the state high courts / Michael P. Fix, Georgia State University; Benjamin J. Kassow, University of North Dakota
Published Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2020

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Description 1 online resource (xxv, 182 pages) : illustrations, maps
Contents Introduction -- Role of Precedent -- Theory of Precedent Usage -- Conceptualizing and Measuring -- Responses to Atkins v. Virginia -- Usage of Lemon v. Kurtzman -- Responses to Heller & McDonald -- Concluding thoughts
Summary "The role of precedent in the law is complicated. One the one hand, it forms the basis of common law. Adherence to precedent, a doctrine known as stare decisis, forms the foundation that allows for the fundamental principles of stability and uniformity in the law to be built. As the Supreme Court itself has stated, \Stare decisis is the preferred course because it promotes the evenhanded, predictable, and consistent development of legal principles, fosters reliance on judicial decisions, and contributes to the actual and perceived integrity of the judicial process.""-- Provided by publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on September 15, 2020)
Subject United States. Supreme Court -- Influence
SUBJECT United States. Supreme Court fast
Subject Courts of last resort -- United States -- States
Judicial process -- United States -- States
Federal government -- United States.
Stare decisis -- United States
Courts of last resort -- U.S. states
Federal government
Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.)
Judicial process -- U.S. states
Stare decisis
United States
Form Electronic book
Author Kassow, Benjamin, author.
LC no. 2020009496
ISBN 9781108891141
1108891144