Case Law Flashcards
Case law consists of _ of various courts
Written decisions
Typically _ don’t generate case law
Trial courts
Trial court judge may issue a
Written opinion (decision)
Written decision by trial judge has very
Limited application
Decisions rendered by trial judges are only binding in regards to
That specific case
Controlling effect on written decision by trial judge don’t effect _ within that trial court
Judges
Controlling effect on written decision by trial judge don’t effect _ in any other trial court
Any trial judge
Trial courts are lowest
Tribunal
Many cases decided by trial courts are decided by
Juries
Juries do not render written decisions explaining
Their analysis of the case
The jury simply renders a
Verdict
Verdict rendered by jury is either in favor of _ or _
Plaintiff
Defendant
Jury will
Fix amount of monetary award
Fixing amount of monetary award means
Value the damages
If jury not present
Judge values damages
