This document discusses the role of case law and legal interpretation in judicial decision making. It raises questions about whether judges from different systems think alike and how to balance statutes with case law. It also asks whether it is the right time to start a new case and how a case should be started. The document provides contact information for the author.
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The role of case law and legal interpretation in the decision
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1.4. Kai Harmand - The role of case law and legal interpretation in the decision
This document discusses the role of case law and legal interpretation in judicial decision making. It raises questions about whether judges from different systems think alike and how to balance statutes with case law. It also asks whether it is the right time to start a new case and how a case should be started. The document provides contact information for the author.
This document discusses the role of case law and legal interpretation in judicial decision making. It raises questions about whether judges from different systems think alike and how to balance statutes with case law. It also asks whether it is the right time to start a new case and how a case should be started. The document provides contact information for the author.
making process Kai Härmand Deputy Secretary General Ministry of Justice Estonia Do judges of different judicial systems think a like? How to find right balance between a statute/ written rules and case law? Is it the right time to start a new case? How to start? Thank you! kai.harmand@just.ee