CAF-4 · Chapter 1 · Question 10 of 15
In the context of sources of law, how do 'precedents' function in the legal system?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) They are judgments of superior courts that are binding on subordinate courts.
Explanation
Precedents (case law) are the judgments or decisions of a superior court that establish a legal principle binding on all subordinate courts.
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