Is It Appropriate for Courts to Change Well Settled Law

question 14

Essay

Is it appropriate for courts to change well settled law, or should that be the sole province of legislatures? For example, assuming it is desirable, should Courts or the legislature now make a law that two-stroke outboard engines violate the public's right to pollution free waterways?​

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Definitions:

Choroid Layer

A layer of the eye between the retina and the sclera that contains blood vessels and provides oxygen and nutrients to the eye.

Pigment Cell Layer

A layer of cells that contain pigment, such as the melanin-containing cells found in the skin or the iris of the eye, which provide coloration and protection from UV light.

Tympanic Membrane

Also known as the eardrum, a thin membrane that vibrates in response to sound waves, transmitting sounds to the middle and inner ear.

Altitude

The height or elevation of a place above sea level, often affecting climate, oxygen availability, and physical exertion requirements.