Precedent Power Point
... decision and gives the reasons for that decision; the reason for the decision is then binding on lower courts in the same hierarchy. • For this reason precedent is usually made by courts which hear appeals (as there is no jury – i.e. the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court). ...
... decision and gives the reasons for that decision; the reason for the decision is then binding on lower courts in the same hierarchy. • For this reason precedent is usually made by courts which hear appeals (as there is no jury – i.e. the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court). ...
The Doctrine of Precedent
... In order for the doctrine of judicial precedent to work, it is necessary to be able to determine what a point of law is. In the course of delivering a judgment, the judge will set out their reasons for reaching a decision. The reasons which are necessary for them to reach their decision amount to th ...
... In order for the doctrine of judicial precedent to work, it is necessary to be able to determine what a point of law is. In the course of delivering a judgment, the judge will set out their reasons for reaching a decision. The reasons which are necessary for them to reach their decision amount to th ...