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findzak642
Oct 30, 2005, 11:53 AM
A judge who relies on a precedent set by another judge is making a ruling based on what?

Irulan
Nov 5, 2005, 09:10 PM
Precedents <--- what does this mean to you??


Dictionaries are very helpful.

fredg
Nov 7, 2005, 06:20 AM
Hi,
Judicial Activism is when a judge makes a ruling based on personal perference; not on a passed ruling, precedent, or an existing law.
When a judge makes a ruling on a precedent, it is said to be called precedent.
So, to answer your question,

A judge who relies on a precedent set by another judge is making a ruling based on "a precedent".
Actually, you answered your own question.
I hope this helps you, and if you need to clarify what you meant, please post back.