Precedent and the South Australian court hierarchy

What this note covers

1. The doctrine of precedent: stare decisis in practice
2. Distinguishing, overruling and reversing: how precedent changes
3. The South Australian court hierarchy
4. Worked example: applying precedent within the hierarchy
5. Strengths of judge-made law through precedent
6. Weaknesses and the tensions precedent raises
7. How precedent and the court hierarchy are examined

7 sections · 11 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes