Precedent Setting

Precedent setting refers to the process where a decision or ruling in a legal context establishes a principle or rule that must be followed in future cases. It creates a standard that courts use to ensure consistency and fairness in legal interpretations. When a higher court makes a ruling, lower courts are generally required to adhere to that ruling in similar situations. This helps shape the law over time, influences future legal decisions, and provides a framework for understanding how laws are applied in different circumstances.