Question

A courts decision establishes what type of law?

Answer 1

The law that has been evolved from the decisions made in appellate courts and judicial precedent, is known as common law or sometimes as case law. The common law system gives pre-eminence to the common law, as it considers unfair to treat the same facts in a different manner in different situations.

Answer 2

Stare decisis is a legal doctrine that obligates courts to follow historical cases when making a ruling on a similar case. Stare decisis ensures that cases with similar scenarios and facts are approached in the same way. Simply put, it binds courts to follow legal precedents set by previous decisions.