Review:
Case Law
overall review score: 4
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Case law is the body of law derived from judicial decisions and precedent, rather than legislative statutes.
Key Features
- Derived from judicial decisions
- Establishes legal precedent
- Guides future court decisions
Pros
- Provides guidance on how laws are interpreted and applied in practice
- Adds flexibility and adaptability to the legal system
- Helps ensure consistency in the application of the law
Cons
- Can lead to inconsistencies if different courts reach conflicting decisions
- Relies heavily on past decisions, which may not always reflect current societal values or norms