Asked by Yoanahh Zaqueros on Sep 29, 2024

Which of the following sources would be considered a binding authority?

A) A constitution
B) Court decisions from an inferior court in the same jurisdiction
C) Statutes
D) Court decisions from a superior court in the same jurisdiction
E) A constitution, statutes, and court decisions from a superior court in the same jurisdiction

Binding Authority

Legal precedents or statutes that a court must follow when making its decision, typically within its jurisdiction.

Constitution

A set of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed.

Superior Court

A higher-level trial court that can hear appeals on certain cases and has broader jurisdiction than lower courts.

  • Identify the differences between binding and influential authorities within legal investigations.