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When Judges Follow the Decisions of Past Judges and Respect

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When judges follow the decisions of past judges and respect judicial precedent, they are adhering to which practice?


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Defendant's Liability

The legal responsibility of the defendant in a legal proceeding to compensate for harm caused.

Product Liability Suit

A legal claim against a manufacturer or seller for producing or selling a defective product that caused harm to the consumer.

Negligence

The failure to exercise the level of care that a reasonably prudent person would under similar circumstances, resulting in harm.

Cause in Fact

A legal principle determining whether a defendant's actions are the actual cause of the plaintiff's injury.

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