Introduction
Established as law in previous court decisions, Case Law is a synonym for legal precedent. It is akin to common law, which springs from tradition and judicial decisions. - from Glossary of Terms, United States Courts website.
Special acknowledgement: This guide was developed by Ana Clarkson, Chastek Library intern and Master of Library Science candidate.
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