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
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SUBJECT |
United States. Supreme Court fast |
Subject |
Courts of last resort -- United States -- States
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Judicial process -- United States -- States
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Federal government -- United States.
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Stare decisis -- United States
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Courts of last resort -- U.S. states
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Federal government
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Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.)
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Judicial process -- U.S. states
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Stare decisis
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United States
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Kassow, Benjamin, author.
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LC no. |
2020009496 |
ISBN |
9781108891141 |
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1108891144 |
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