n. reported decisions of appeals courts and other courts which ma...

The law as established in previous court decisions. A synonym for legal precedent. Akin to common law, which springs from tradition and judicial decisions.

Principles of law that have been established by judges in past decisions. When similar issues arise again, judges look to the past decisions as precedents and decide the new case in a manner that is c [..]

The law based on judicial opinions (including decisions that interpret statutes), as opposed to law based on statutes, regulations, or other sources. Also refers to the collection of reported judicial [..]

Law established by the courts and not legislation. See common law.

n. a body of law created from a series of case verdicts and court decisions passed in the higher, appellate courts.They can be used as bases and cited as precedents, thus, reinterpreting the rule of l [..]

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law established by judicial decisions in cases as distinguished from law created by legislation called also decisional law see also common law

Case law is the law created by judges when deciding individual disputes or cases. It is non-statutory law. They are legal principles developed through the reported decisions of selected appellate and [..]

The  judicial decisions of the EU Court in Luxembourg.  EU case-law is one of the motors of further EU integration. The Court of Justice has among other things used its judicial powers to fill gaps in [..]

Law established by previous decisions of appellate courts.

Decisions of federal and state courts interpreting and applying laws in specific fact situations; opinions are reported in various volumes.

Historically cases have developed laws which is what Case Law is defined as: the laws with which court decisions are made (precedents being set).

Law based on judicial decision and precedent rather than on statutes. Cause of Action

Law based on published judicial decisions.

Law established by previous decisions of appellate courts, particularly the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.

The law as established in previous court decisions. A synonym for legal precedent.

The law made by courts interpreting cases and laws as opposed to law made by legislatures. In the American system, the primary sources of law are 1) constitutions, 2) statutes/regulations, and 3) case [..]

The use of court decisions to determine how other law (such as statutes) should apply in a given situation. For example, a trial court may use a prior decision from the Supreme Court that has similar issues.

Law made by earlier decisions in similar cases.

Law made by judges interpreting constitutions, statutes, and other case law.

The law based on decisions made by judges in previous case.

The law as formed by past court decisions, opinions, interpretations, or traditions.

law created by judges’ decisions in individual cases in the Court of Appeal or Supreme Court

Principles of law established by judicial decisions rather than by legislation.

Case law is a term of the body of law made by courts, through judicial precedents, rulings and statutory interpretations. It is sometimes called common law, court-made law or judge-made law.

Decisions of federal and state courts interpreting and applying laws in specific fact situations; opinions are reported in various volumes.

The development of precedent and its application in subsequent disputes. Similar to common law but includes decisions of statutory interpretation.

In the United States there are a number of ways that a law can be made. The United States and individual state constitutions, and their amendments, define the laws most fundamental to our society. Federal, state, and local legislatures pass bills that become legal statutes and regulations. Higher judicial courts, such as the US Supreme Court and st [..]

Law composed of previous written decisions of appellate courts.

n. reported decisions of appeals courts and other courts which make new interpretations of the law and, therefore, can be cited as precedents. These interpretations are distinguished from "statut [..]

Law established by previous decisions of appellate courts, particularly the Supreme Court.

The law as established in previous court decisions. A synonym for legal precedent. Akin to common law, which springs from tradition and judicial decisions.

Issues whose outcome have been established by judicial decisions of an appellate court in a particular case. Governs judge's decisions in similar cases.

This is the process whereby the past decisions of judges create law for future judges to follow.

Law established by the history of judicial decisions in cases.

n. reported decisions of appeals courts and other courts which make new interpretations of the law and, therefore, can be cited as precedents. These interpretations are distinguished from "statut [..]

The decisions and recommendations made in court cases; these inform future court cases and can influence the way organisations aim to meet their legal responsibilities.