Using Precedents | Law In Practice
Episode 8 of the 4 Legal English Podcast podcast, hosted by Timothy Barrett, titled "Using Precedents | Law In Practice" was published on December 9, 2021 and runs 20 minutes.
December 9, 2021 ·20m · 4 Legal English Podcast
Summary
In this episode, we discuss using precedents. We will explain what is a precedent, how precedents are used in Common Law courts, and go through an example of this. We will look at two different cases, Balfour v. Balfour and Merrit v. Merrit, and discuss how these precedents work together, and how lawyers make use of these precedents when presenting their legal arguments. For the show notes, go here. Comment below the show notes if you have any questions about this episode. For more ...
Episode Description
In this episode, we discuss using precedents. We will explain what is a precedent, how precedents are used in Common Law courts, and go through an example of this.
We will look at two different cases, Balfour v. Balfour and Merrit v. Merrit, and discuss how these precedents work together, and how lawyers make use of these precedents when presenting their legal arguments.
For the show notes, go here. Comment below the show notes if you have any questions about this episode.
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