Case Report
/ˈkeɪs rɪˌpɔːrt/
Definitions
- (n.) A detailed written account of a court's decision and the legal reasoning behind it.
The attorney reviewed the case report to understand the precedent set by the appellate court.
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Commentary
Case reports often serve as primary sources for legal research and are foundational in common law systems for establishing precedent.
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