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Judge bell decides that the precedent for the case she is hearing is no longer correct due to technological changes. she overturns the precedent when she decides the case. it is likely that her case will​

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It is likely that her case will​ gain exposure from the media and become a big deal to the public eye. This case would become a big story because precedents are rarely overturned. They are usually only overturned due to them being unconstitutional, but this does not seem to be the case in this scenario. Even when they are overturned, it is usually a higher court that overturns them. Precedents are legally binding so action against it would lead to serious repercussions.
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