Constitutional Precedent in Us Supreme Court Reasoning

by David Schultz

Book Overview

Precedent is an important tool of judicial decision making and reasoning in common law systems such as the United States. Instead of having each court decide cases anew, the rule of precedent or stares decisis dictates that similar cases should be decided similarly. Adherence to precedent promotes several values, including stability, reliability, and uniformity, and it also serves to constrain judicial discretion. Yet while adherence to precedent...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1035315564
• ISBN13: 9781035315567
• Release Date: March 2023
• Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
• Length: 200 Pages
• Dimensions: 6.1" x 9.2"