Judge Reynolds, in trying a case involving on-line piracy, based the decision on a previously decided case from 3 years ago in which the circumstances were very similar. What type law did Judge Reynolds use to make the decision?

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3 July, 15:49

Judge Reynolds, in trying a case involving on-line piracy, based the decision on a previously decided case from 3 years ago in which the circumstances were very similar. What type law did Judge Reynolds use to make the decision?

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case law

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Case law refers to law that comes from decisions made by judges in previous case. It is also known as common law. The ruling of the previous court created CASE LAW that must be followed by other courts until or unless either new law is created or a higher court rules differently.