Asked by Jessica Pierre on Jun 13, 2024
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Judge Bob rules on a case in his state. A case in a neighboring state has the exact same facts. Judge Judy, when referring to Judge Bob's case
A) Must follow the case as precedent
B) Must follow the case as precedent but only if the law is exactly the same in her state
C) May be influenced by the ruling but is not obligated to follow it
D) Would have to seek guidance on whether or not she must follow it from a higher court in her jurisdiction
E) Would need to seek guidance from a federal court in order to determine if she is obligated to follow Judge Bob's ruling
Precedent
A legal decision or case that establishes a principle or rule which courts may follow in future cases with similar issues.
Jurisdiction
The official power to make legal decisions and judgments, typically in the context of a geographic area or a specific type of legal issue.
Neighboring State
A state that shares a border or is in close proximity to another state.
- Discern among different kinds of law such as common law, statutory law, and administrative law, acknowledging their foundational sources.
- Assess the components contributing to the decisions made in the judiciary, including legal precedents and their impact on society.
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Iyanna ClarkeJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Judge Judy may consider Judge Bob's ruling as persuasive authority, but she is not obligated to follow it because it is from a different jurisdiction. Courts often look at rulings from other jurisdictions for guidance, especially if the case is similar, but they are not bound by those decisions.
Learning Objectives
- Discern among different kinds of law such as common law, statutory law, and administrative law, acknowledging their foundational sources.
- Assess the components contributing to the decisions made in the judiciary, including legal precedents and their impact on society.