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A quick definition of case law:

Case law is a type of law that comes from judges making decisions in court cases. It's different from other types of law that are written down in books. Case law is based on the specific facts of each case, and it can vary from place to place. Judges use previous cases to help them make decisions, but they don't always have to follow them exactly. The highest court in the country, the Supreme Court, has the final say on what the law is for everyone.

A more thorough explanation:

Case law refers to the body of law that is based on judicial decisions rather than written laws or regulations. It is also known as common law.

When a court makes a decision on a particular legal issue, that decision becomes a precedent for future cases. Other courts can use that precedent to guide their own decisions on similar issues. This creates a body of case law that is specific to each jurisdiction.

For example, if a court in New York makes a decision on a particular issue, other courts in New York will be bound by that decision. However, courts in California may look at that decision as persuasive authority, but they are not bound by it.

Case law is important because it helps to clarify and interpret written laws and regulations. It also provides guidance to judges and lawyers on how to approach legal issues.

One example of case law is the landmark decision in Brown v. Board of Education, which declared segregation in public schools to be unconstitutional. This decision has had a significant impact on civil rights in the United States.

Another example is the case of Roe v. Wade, which established a woman's right to choose to have an abortion. This decision has been the subject of much debate and controversy since it was made in 1973.

These examples illustrate how case law can have a profound impact on society and shape the way we think about important legal issues.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
Congrats1!
21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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