Judicial decisions promote fairness from "summary" of The Common Law Tradition by Karl N. Llewellyn
The role of judicial decisions within the common law tradition is to promote fairness in the legal system. This concept is deeply ingrained in the principles that guide the decisions made by judges in their interpretation and application of the law. When a judge is faced with a legal dispute, their ultimate goal is to ensure that the outcome is fair and just for all parties involved. This requires a careful consideration of the facts of the case, the relevant legal principles, and the broader implications of the decision on society as a whole. In order to promote fairness, j...Similar Posts
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