Precedents, under the doctrine of Stare decisis (Latin: Stare decisis et non quieta movere), which means "maintain what has been decided."
other courts use the decision as a guideline when they rule on similar cases
In most cases, supreme courts are final appellate courts.
the ruling of state supreme courts are always the final judgment on a matter.
The US Supreme Court is head of the Judicial Branch of government. The "inferior" courts in this branch are:US District CourtsUS Court of International TradeUS Court of Appeals Circuit Courts
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Precedents
the elements of a decision of the U.S. Supreme Court must be followed by the lower courts.
the elements of a decision of the U.S. Supreme Court must be followed by the lower courts.
According to the California Supreme Court Historical Society, the California Supreme Court has been the "most cited and followed" state supreme court since 1940.
A United States Supreme Court decision is mandatory on all lower federal courts. That includes federal courts of appeal and federal district courts.
Yes, that is why the court is "supreme."
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other courts use the decision as a guideline when they rule on similar cases
A binding precedent is determined by the decision of a higher court on a legal issue. It sets a legal rule that must be followed by lower courts in the same jurisdiction when deciding similar cases. Binding precedents are typically created by appellate courts, such as a supreme court, and establish legal principles that guide future decisions.
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In most cases, supreme courts are final appellate courts.
In both the state and federal court systems, courts of appeals and supreme courts are those that have appellate jurisdiction over cases heard in courts of original jurisdiction (trial courts).