This develops from decisions previously made by courts, or precedents, and these are binding on all lower courts.

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In Latin this is called stare decisis, which means to stand by things decided or adhere to decided cases. Common law originated from England with the Pilgrims and original settlers of the land. Since that time, each state's courts have made decisions regarding civil and criminal cases.

This Develops from Decisions Previously Made by Courts, or Precedents