THE 1970S 1969 1979
SUPREME COURT CASE ROE V WADE
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to overturn a previous ruling
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to judge a new case based on a previous ruling
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to create a law regarding a court ruling
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to refuse to hear a case because it does not have standing
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Detailed explanation-1: -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 same facts.
Detailed explanation-2: -Absolutely Authoritative Precedents In an absolutely authoritative precedent, the judges have to compulsorily follow the judicial decision of the precedent in a case of law. In other words, even if the judge finds the precedent to be a wrong judgment, he is legally bound to give the same judicial decision.
Detailed explanation-3: -Stare decisis is a legal doctrine that obligates courts to follow historical cases when making a ruling on a similar case. Stare decisis requires that cases follow the precedents of other similar cases in similar jurisdictions.
Detailed explanation-4: -An authoritative precedent is One which judges must follow whether they approve of it or not. It is binding upon them. A persuasive precedent is one which the judges are under no obligation to follow, but which they will’ take into consideration and to which they will attach such weight as they consider proper.