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precedent

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A quick definition of precedent:

Precedent: When a judge makes a decision in a court case, it becomes a rule for other judges to follow in similar cases. This is called precedent. It helps make sure that people in similar situations are treated the same way by the law. But, the new case has to have the same facts as the old case for the old decision to be used as precedent. Precedent is usually made up of many decisions, but sometimes just one decision can be enough.

A more thorough explanation:

Precedent is a legal term that refers to a court decision that is used as a guide for deciding similar cases in the future. It is an important part of the legal system because it helps ensure that similar cases are treated in the same way.

For example, if a court makes a decision in a case involving a particular issue, that decision can be used as a precedent for future cases involving the same issue. This means that judges in future cases will look to the earlier decision as a guide for how to decide the case.

It's important to note that precedent only applies to cases with similar facts or legal issues. If the facts or issues in a case are different from those in a previous case, the previous case cannot be used as a precedent.

Precedent is usually established over time, through a series of decisions. Sometimes, a single decision can create precedent. For example, if the highest court in a state interprets a statute in a particular way, that interpretation becomes part of the law and can be used as a precedent in future cases.

Overall, precedent is an important part of the legal system because it helps ensure consistency and fairness in the way that cases are decided.

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9:32
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worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:34
I mean if Fordham doesn't release today I will purposefully get on a train, go to new york, and then take the stinkiest shit inside the admission office's toilet (potentially clogging it and forcing them to get a plumber)
IS IT ONLY ON MY END WHY DID THAT SEND TEN MILLION TIMES
HELLO
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:35
it sent a million times lol
WHAT HAPPENED
yeah i thought you were tweaking for a second
i'm so sorry everyone what the actual fuck this website hates me
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:35
Jack's just tweaking on LSD no biggie
to be fair this accurately represents my mental state
election day psychosis coming in hot (fordham)
usc pls pull through .....
i literally just need one A so i can relax before my ED decision
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:38
oh that's right USC might release
soapy
9:43
USC still has not looked at my app
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:43
when did you submit soapy?
soapy
9:44
10/16
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:44
to be fair it took them almost 2 months for me to go under review
soapy
9:44
Feelin a bit stressed, as I've got no date change for Michigan either despite applying 10/7
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:45
I have not had a date change either for Mich but I've seen people get in without one so who knows
I applied 9/25 to like 6 schools and some (Houston) have no date change yet so dw
soapy
9:46
But do people get in without addresses going long?
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:46
it's tough to tell because a lot of people type out their addresses long to begin with
soapy
9:46
Ah. I didn't. Looking back, my Mich supplement kind of sucks, so there's that
Mich overrated (Dean Z please let me in even tho i didnt apply and I am below both 25ths)
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