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Sep
In the United States legal system, court decisions become precedents that guide future cases through a legal doctrine called stare decisis, which is Latin for "to stand by things decided." Here's how the process works: Appellate Courts: Precedents are primarily established by appellate courts, which include federal appellate courts (such as the United States Supreme Court) and state appellate courts. Appellate courts review decisions made by lower trial courts. Opinions and Rationales: When an appellate court decides a case, it issues a written opinion that explains the court's decision and reasoning. The opinion includes the legal principles and rules applied…
