case law
law established by judicial decisions in particular cases, instead of by legislative action.
Origin of case law
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LaPorta’s attorneys argue that there’s a disagreement in the relevant case law.
Before off-duty police shooting, Chicago officer had long complaint record. Should the city pay? | Robert Klemko | September 22, 2021 | Washington PostMy only experience using a search engine has been through LexisNexis, which the prison library licenses to allow us to study case law.
He said there is no case law or definition for the House language that was ultimately approved in his chamber, referring to a “totality of circumstances,” and predicted that the policy therefore will be decided by the courts.
Md. lawmakers approve wide-ranging police accountability bills, send to Hogan for signature | Ovetta Wiggins | April 7, 2021 | Washington PostWhile some of these forms of investment trigger filings requirements, many of these models are so new that lawyers have been willing to skip filings given the paucity of case law associated with the regulations.
He would call other lawyers on weekends and holidays and pick up the phone without hesitation to answer a question about case law with encyclopedic precision.
Maryland attorney found dead in his home after police responded to possible burglary | Katie Mettler, Peter Hermann | February 5, 2021 | Washington Post
I have no idea about the law behind that, but obviously these guys can say whatever they want and find the case law to back it up.
In that case law would have appeared as a jealous master,—its study long, and life very short.
Papers from Overlook-House | Casper AlmoreIt is at best an illustration; it is case law at the best which can be learned by precept.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 16 (of 25) | Robert Louis StevensonCircumstances might arise in which case-law might be applicable.
Parenthood and Race Culture | Caleb Williams SaleebyUnder the statute of Anne it was protected by case law, "book" being held to include a volume or sheet of music.
The opinions of the judges in the older cases were derived from the English case law on the subject.
British Dictionary definitions for case law
law established by following judicial decisions given in earlier cases: Compare statute law See also precedent (def. 1)
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