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Convergence Why are Different Countries Laws and Skyscrapers More Alike Than Their Foods and Films Saul Levmore July 2014 P uzzles 1 Why doesnt US just copy Dutch health care system 2 Why is law so similar everywhere . australian. legal system . First year Seminar 2013. Jo . mitchell. The . australian. system of government and law . The Westminster System. Levels of government . The commonwealth parliament legislates on matters which fall under the heads of power afforded to it by the Commonwealth Constitution. . :. The ability of judges and courts to make law. The operation of the doctrine of precedent. Reasons for interpretation of statutes by judges. E. ffects of statutory interpretation by judges. Strengths and weaknesses of law-making through the courts. The development of negligence. Interpretations of past decisions. We know that…. Courts create precedent when they make a . _________________________________________________. Decisions of the courts may also be . By Vikash kumar, Yashvardhan Singh . & group. 1. ST. YEAR (B.B.A LLb.). What is precedent ?. In common law legal system,. precedent.  is a principle or rule established in a previous legal case that is either binding on or persuasive for a court or other tribunal when deciding subsequent cases with similar issues or facts. The general principle in common law legal systems is that similar cases should be decided so as to give similar and predictable outcomes, and the principle of precedent is the mechanism by which that goal is attained.. 1. The main role of courts. decide . the facts of the case (that is, what happened). decide what law applies. apply the relevant law to the facts. reach a decision.. Online Research Task. You have 10mins. By Vikash kumar, Yashvardhan Singh . & group. 1. ST. YEAR (B.B.A LLb.). What is precedent ?. In common law legal system,. precedent.  is a principle or rule established in a previous legal case that is either binding on or persuasive for a court or other tribunal when deciding subsequent cases with similar issues or facts. The general principle in common law legal systems is that similar cases should be decided so as to give similar and predictable outcomes, and the principle of precedent is the mechanism by which that goal is attained.. The Doctrine and Court Structure. Lesson Objectives. I will be able to define judicial precedent. I will be able to describe the hierarchy of the courts. I will be able to construct a diagram of the court structure. Emma and Allysia. Modern Balinese. Today, contemporary Balinese style is known as one of the most popular Asian tropical . architecture, due . largely to the growth of the tourism industry in Bali that has created demand for Balinese-style houses, cottages, villas and hotels. Contemporary Balinese architecture combines traditional aesthetic principles, island's abundance of natural materials, famous artistry and . . practice. , . precedent. . and. . judicature. Latvian. . perspective. General. . framework. . of. . terminology. Court. . practice. : . broadest. . meaning. – . total. . oucome. . of. The . operation of the common law depends heavily on the expertise of the judge. .. He . or she must be able to identify and apply appropriate precedents to match the facts of the case being heard, and also to . Law 300, Spring 2016. What is Precedent?. Precedent is the reason-giving force of an earlier case or line of cases on an issue currently before the court at T2.. Holding = Rule of Law. A holding is a rule of law, therefore holdings can serve as the major premise of a legal syllogism—similar to a statute providing the major premise.. precedent. The role of the courts. The main purpose of the courts is to settle disputes and apply existing laws to case that comes before them.. Sometimes they make law in the process of resolving a dispute because:. Let’s assume that every case has some factor that differentiates it from every other case (remember, factors can be complex).. It would seem we could justify either verdict by citing that idiosyncratic factor as the reason.. How good are your powers of deduction?. Task:. On your table, you have a number of cards, each of which represents a court in England and Wales.. Can you create the hierarchy of the courts using your knowledge?.