common law and precedent

Question 0

precedent

Answer 0

an element of common law which requires judges to follow rulings made in precious court cases. it ensures people are treated fairly, and it limit’s a judges ability to be creative when making a decision.
(binding and persuasive)

Question 1

what is common law

Answer 1

-court made law

in the 11th century, a system of travelling judges began who applied a common set of laws to all areas of England, which then provided precedents for future legal cases.