Legal Question in Constitutional Law in Minnesota
U S Constitution
What is the definition of judicial precedent and would you give me an example
Thanks
Jenny
Asked on 5/10/08, 7:15 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: U S Constitution
A decided case that provides a basis for determining later cases involving similar facts or issues. There are literally thousands of examples of judicial precedents. Roe v. Wade, which held abortion rights are implicitly protected by the US Constitution, is a well-known current example of a controversial judicial precedent.
Answered on 5/12/08, 5:29 pm