rule of stare decisis
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Stare decisis — (Anglo Latin pronunciation: /ˈstɛəri dɨˈsaɪsɨs]) is a legal principle by which judges are obliged to respect the precedents established by prior decisions. The words originate from the phrasing of the principle in the Latin maxim Stare decisis et … Wikipedia
stare decisis — sta·re de·ci·sis / ster ē di sī sis, stär ē ; stä rā dā kē sēs/ n [New Latin, to stand by things that have been settled]: the doctrine under which courts adhere to precedent on questions of law in order to insure certainty, consistency, and… … Law dictionary
rule — 1 n 1 a: a prescribed guide for conduct or action b: a regulating principle or precept 2 a: an order or directive issued by a court in a particular proceeding esp. upon petition of a party to the proceeding that commands an officer or party to… … Law dictionary
rule of law — A legal principle, of general application, sanctioned by the recognition of authorities, and usually expressed in the form of a maxim or logical proposition. Called a rule, because in doubtful or unforeseen cases it is a guide or norm for their… … Black's law dictionary
Sources of international law — are the materials and processes out of which the rules and principles regulating the international community are developed. They have been influenced by a range of political and legal theories. During the 19th century, it was recognised by legal… … Wikipedia
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Roger J. Traynor — Roger John Traynor (February 12, 1900 ndash; May 14, 1983) served as the 23rd Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of California from 1964 to 1970, and as an Associate Justice from 1940 to 1964. A nationally respected jurist, Traynor s thirty year… … Wikipedia
Casebook method — The casebook method, also known as the case method, is the primary method of teaching law in law schools in the United States. It was pioneered at Harvard Law School by Christopher Columbus Langdell. It is based on the principle that rather than… … Wikipedia
Napoleonic Code — First page of the 1804 original edition. The Napoleonic Code or Code Napoléon (originally, the Code civil des français) is the French civil code, established under Napoléon I in 1804. The code forbade privileges based on birth, allowed freedom of … Wikipedia
Napoleonic code — The Napoleonic Code, or Code Napoléon (originally called the Code civil des Français ) is the French civil code, established under Napoléon I. It was drafted rapidly by a commission of four eminent jurists and entered into force on March 21, 1804 … Wikipedia
