Reading Case Law

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Across
  1. 5. The weight and influence of a case in shaping legal interpretations. (1 word)
  2. 6. Evaluation of lower court decisions by higher courts. (2 words)
  3. 10. Summary of essential details and rulings in a legal case. (2 words)
  4. 11. Presentation of reasoning and arguments based on case law. (2 words)
  5. 16. Citation to a specific case supporting a legal argument. (1 word)
  6. 17. Characteristics that set a case apart from precedent. (2 words)
  7. 19. Professional applying case law in legal practice. (2 words)
  8. 20. Fundamental doctrines guiding legal decisions. (2 words)
  9. 22. Identifying differences between precedent and the current case. (2 words)
  10. 24. Assessment of the reasoning and conclusions in a judicial opinion. (2 words)
  11. 26. Evaluation of legal issues, arguments, and conclusions in a case. (2 words)
  12. 29. Judicial opinion expressing disagreement with the majority decision. (2 words)
  13. 30. Decision-making process based on case law. (1 word)
  14. 31. In-depth investigation to find relevant case law. (1 word)
Down
  1. 1. Interpreting laws to determine their meaning and application. (2 words)
  2. 2. Legal precedent not binding but considered influential. (2 words)
  3. 3. Adherence to past decisions, promoting consistency in legal interpretations. (2 words)
  4. 4. Additional judicial opinion agreeing with the decision but for different reasons. (2 words)
  5. 7. Explanation of the meaning and application of laws by the courts. (2 words)
  6. 8. Academic study and commentary on legal decisions. (2 words)
  7. 9. Logical justification behind judicial decisions. (1 word)
  8. 12. Past court decisions influencing current interpretations of law. (1 word)
  9. 13. Official pronouncement by a court on a legal matter. (2 words)
  10. 14. Agreement or concession made in a legal case. (1 word)
  11. 15. Establishing a new legal principle through a court decision. (2 words)
  12. 17. Established legal principles derived from case law. (1 word)
  13. 18. Logical structure of legal reasoning in a case. (1 word)
  14. 19. Fundamental concept guiding legal decisions. (1 word)
  15. 21. Logical justification behind judicial decisions. (1 word)
  16. 23. Explanation of the meaning and application of laws by the courts. (1 word)
  17. 25. Assessment of the constitutionality of laws and government actions. (2 words)
  18. 27. Formal written statements filed in a legal case. (1 word)
  19. 28. The central legal principle established in a case. (1 word)