MGT 2410 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Precedent, Administrative Law Judge, Protected Group
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The sum of all the total cases decided appellate courts. 4-1a stare decisis literally let the decision stand; the ruling from a previous case must be followed. Once a court has decided a particular issue, it will generally apply the same rule in similar cases in the future. Provides a predictability to the law; makes the law easier to follow and understand. Precedent an earlier case that decided the issue. Bystander"s obligations: you have no duty to assist someone in peril unless you created the danger (inherited from england) 4-2 statutory law laws that are enacted by a legislature, criminalize certain actions, and spell out their penalties. 4-2a bills a proposed statute, submitted to congress or a state legislature. Veto the power of the president to reject legislation passed by congress (which. Congress can still override with a 2/3 vote in both houses) 1963 president kennedy proposed legislation to guarantee equal rights to.