Most Court Cases Are Decided on Precedent Because

question 38

Multiple Choice

Most court cases are decided on precedent because

• A) it is important to set a uniform common set of rules for the country.
• B) judges would rather play it safe and reuse old decisions.
• C) it is easier for recording-keeping purposes.
• D) the established body of judge-made law covers all cases that might come up.
• E) Options B and C are true.

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